Manager, Electrical Power Systems

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a Manager, Electrical Power Systems to lead the team responsible for designing, qualifying, and supporting power architectures for crewed vehicles and space station hardware, from early concept through production and on-orbit operations. The manager will lead and develop engineers while remaining engaged in technical work and design decisions. The role partners with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to deliver systems that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and schedules, and to build a best-in-class Electrical Power Systems organization.

The position oversees engineering work across the design, development, qualification, and production lifecycle. It establishes organization-wide processes and standards, manages resources and budgets across programs, and addresses technical risks and issues. The manager also drives continuous improvement in reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness, and ensures the team has the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.

The position is generally performed in an office environment, though work may take place inside or outside depending on the task. It may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology, subject to applicable screening and U.S. export control requirements. Evening and weekend work may be required as needed to meet critical project milestones. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Networks, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or other high-reliability industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of technical leadership or people management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience supporting the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace, spacecraft, or mission-critical power systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Good judgment and proactive problem-solving skills to address complex technical and organizational challenges and achieve positive business and program outcomes.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interfacing with customers, suppliers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring, developing, and retaining engineering talent while fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo export control screening to determine eligibility for access to controlled technical data or technology; meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Human spaceflight or crewed vehicle experience.
• Experience with high-voltage DC distribution, solid-state power controllers, and arc and fault protection in a spacecraft context.
• Experience with grounding, bonding, isolation architecture, and EMC control programs, including MIL-STD-461 test campaigns.
• Experience with energy storage systems and their integration into a regulated bus.
• Experience with orbital replaceable unit design, sparing strategy, and on-orbit maintenance concepts.
• INCOSE certification or equivalent demonstrated systems engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical power engineers, including performance management, hiring, and career growth.
• Provide technical direction across the design, development, qualification, and production lifecycle.
• Ensure power system designs meet aerospace regulations, industry standards, customer requirements, and expectations for safety, quality, reliability, and mission assurance.
• Establish common processes, procedures, and standards for electrical power system development across the company.
• Plan resources, workload, and budgets across multiple programs, and set priorities with program and functional partners.
• Manage technical risk and drive issues to resolution in fast-moving, ambiguous situations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
• Remove obstacles and ensure the team has the tools, resources, and support needed to do its work.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager