Production Test Engineering Manager

Axiom Space • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company focused on building space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions. The company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement, Axiom Station, and is a leading provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits. Axiom Space fosters an inclusive work environment and is seeking a dynamic Production Test Engineering Manager to optimize production test processes, ensure alignment with program milestones, and drive on-time deliveries. This role involves leading the Production Test Engineering and Specialty Testing departments, implementing and optimizing product testing processes, developing test strategies, managing resources and budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware and software meet Axiom Space Quality Standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in engineering or a similar role, or a combined equivalent of education and experience.
• Experience in hiring and building a high-performing team.
• Able to manage project scope and schedule.
• Ability to motivate and provide clear and concise direction to direct reports.
• Hands-on experience building, testing and/or assembling ground support equipment for space flight applications.
• Experience with mechanical component and instrumentation selection for test systems.
• Experience with either Vibration, Thermal, or Vacuum Testing (all three preferred).
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical integration of analog and digital components with data acquisition systems (cRIO, cDAQ, Labview).
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or other data acquisition and data reduction software(s).
• Experience with pressure system test stands and complex fluid systems, especially common industry fittings (ORB, JIC, AN, Swag, NPT, etc.).
• Experience troubleshooting real-time and finding solutions to mechanical and electrical problems.
• Experience with hazard gasses in laboratory and test environments (oxygen, methane, carbon dioxide, etc.).
• Experience working with mechanical and electrical technicians.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage the Production Test organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Lead, mentor, train and develop 10+ mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
• Actively manage subsystem schedules, staffing needs, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage team morale and culture, including conducting one-on-one meetings.
• Handle conflict resolution and remove impediments for the team.
• Oversee performance management and establish annual objectives & key results (OKRs) for the Production Test team.
• Guide the development of GSE functional test equipment for rapid qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with existing test systems.
• Lead test planning, risk assessments, safety, and test readiness reviews.
• Report to and support the Production Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

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