Software Safety Engineer

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Software Safety Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Software Safety Engineer, who will be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for mission and flight safety that will interface with design engineers, safety engineers, reliability engineers and representatives from other subsystems to plan, document, and execute effective strategies for eliminating and/or minimizing risk and ensuring the safety of crew and ensure mission success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related technical discipline
Analyzing and evaluating systems to identify potential critical or safety critical functions and propose actions to mitigate events or operation
Planning, performing analyses, and reporting results
A broad background in space systems engineering including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development, ground systems support, payloads, and space missions and operations development
Knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions, preferably human spaceflight related
Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
Grit
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness
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
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired

Responsibilities

Conducting system level safety analysis utilizing historical/industry/recommended safety requirements and attributes into the software and system level design
Conducting safety and hazard analyses focusing on the software architecture and design implementation to ensure the software operates safely and recovers or mitigates the propagation of errors/failures in the system
Assist with the definition of safe computer control strategies in critical operations of the system
Participate in design and verification/validation of the system with a focus on the software in various safety reviews, working groups, engineering panels, and technical interchange meetings involving the overall system design and implementation
Coordinating with systems engineering, test and verification and validation (V&V) personnel to ensure safety-critical requirements in the system are tested at an acceptable level of rigor
Build relationships and work with system and software engineers, system engineers, safety engineers, avionics and design engineers in developing the requirements necessary to build a safe software system in a space environment
Possess innovative and forward-thinking strategies to incorporate measures for automation and future development
Provide technical support at design reviews and test and verification activities as required.
Collaborate with technical engineers to identify critical items of the system for implementing a strategy for verification and ensuring a safe system.
Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners
Communicating analysis progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and management
Perform additional job duties as assigned