Systems Engineering Manager, Requirements & Architecture

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is seeking a high-energy, resilient leader to build and run its Architecture & Requirements Engineering team within the Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) function. The position leads the team’s delivery of systems engineering services, including stakeholder analysis, concept of operations development, functional analysis, interface control, and technical requirements development and management. The manager leads engineers, shapes system architecture, and ensures programs have clear, traceable, well-managed requirements. The role is onsite at Axiom Space’s Space Station Development Facility and reports to the Vice President, Systems Engineering & Integration. The manager owns technical and operational accountability for engineering deliverables across multiple projects or programs, builds and scales the team, and works with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering strategy with company-wide goals. The position also drives engineering process maturity and continuous improvement across the function.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical), Physics, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in system architecture and requirements management on complex space development programs, with related experience in space payloads, spacecraft, or space vehicles.
Hands-on experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with SysML or an equivalent modeling language in at least one MBSE tool, such as Cameo, Rhapsody, or Innoslate.
Proficiency with at least one requirements management tool, such as Jama, DOORS, or Innoslate.
Experience developing and maintaining system architecture using MBSE and the MagicGrid or OOSEM frameworks, aligned with NASA NPR 7123.
Experience managing and leading teams, including motivating direct reports and giving them clear, concise direction.
Ability to manage project scope and schedule.
Excellent writing and presentation skills, with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required.
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Ability to coordinate closely with subsystem owners, program management, and mission operations to keep assumptions consistent and system behavior integrated.
Ability to conduct cross-discipline integration to identify risks, dependencies, and emergent system behaviors early in the lifecycle.
Demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs.
INCOSE CSEP certification.
Experience collaborating with subsystem design owners using SolidWorks/PDM to align architecture with mechanical and electrical constraints.
Experience supporting integration and test activities to validate modeled assumptions and compliance.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Sound judgment and a proactive approach to solving hard problems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Results-oriented approach and creativity in problem-solving.
Collaborative, team-oriented, and self-motivated.
Passion for space and the mission; entrepreneurial growth mindset; high emotional intelligence and cross-functional collaboration; and skill in using systems and tools to work smarter and faster.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the engineering team, setting priorities, goals, and performance expectations aligned with organizational strategy.
Develop system architecture and design, and define system and subsystem interfaces.
Lead requirements decomposition from stakeholder needs through system, subsystem, component, and procurement specifications.
Allocate requirements to the architecture and maintain traceability, derivation, change tracking, impact assessments, and ongoing updates.
Own technical and operational accountability for engineering deliverables across multiple projects or programs.
Develop and execute engineering roadmaps, resource plans, and budgets that support business objectives.
Identify and mitigate significant technical, schedule, and resource risks across the organization.
Staff programs with qualified SEIT engineers.
Lead recruitment, hiring, and workforce planning to build and scale the team.
Lead goal setting, mid-year reviews, performance evaluations, and year-end reviews, informed by feedback from peers and stakeholders.
Guide employee development conversations addressing near-term needs and long-term career aspirations.
Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering strategy with company-wide goals.
Represent engineering in leadership forums, program reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
Drive engineering process maturity, standards, and best practices across teams.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate progress, status, and emerging issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Perform other systems engineering tasks as needed.
Coordinate closely with subsystem owners, program management, and mission operations to keep assumptions consistent and system behavior integrated.
Conduct cross-discipline integration to identify risks, dependencies, and emergent system behaviors early in the lifecycle.