Verification and Validation Principal Engineer

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. 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 Verification and Validation Principal Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Principal Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to perform planning, implementation, and closeout of verification activities. This role will encompass all phases of the systems development process including verification definition, design, integration, test, and operations.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical), Physics, or related field
13+ years’ experience in test planning and execution activities.
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
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)
Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Nice To Haves

INCOSE CSEP preferred
Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs, with related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles, and their related components and systems more specifically desired per standards like SSP 41172, SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-810

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and implement spacesuit verification and validation activities, including:
Defining system, subsystem, and component verification approaches
Defining verification requirements
Allocating verifications to verification activities
Planning and coordinating implementation of activities
Draft closure notice to perform verification close-out
Define and manage integrated V&V test plans, procedures, and schedules across all engineering teams
Define and coordinate verification requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan
Collaborate with spacesuit system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution
Prepare test plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners
Capture evidence from completed verification activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close-out
Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary