Avionics Engineering Lead Verified today
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station and serves as the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station. The company develops advanced spacesuits and space infrastructure for sustained human presence in orbit and on the Moon.
The Role
You will serve as Avionics Senior Technical Lead, providing technical oversight of program-wide avionics functions and design for Axiom's EVA System as it evolves from development to production and testing. This position directly supports the nation's ambitions of landing the first woman and next man on the lunar surface.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight of program-wide avionics functions and design for the EVA System
- Coordinate and plan tasks with the Avionics Team to meet program development schedule
- Collaborate with the Office Chief Engineer to support the EVA system
- Mentor engineering staff within the Power Avionics and Controls team
- Manage avionics architecture and drive sound technical decision-making
- Participate in all aspects of avionics development from design through certification and flight
- Design spaceflight-rated PCBs for critical life support systems
- Design instruments including FPGAs, microprocessors, power, and analog components
- Serve as the motive force for pushing designs through the development lifecycle
- Manage and communicate project progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership
- Build and test prototype and spaceflight hardware
- Prepare documentation for design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, and testing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering with 15 or more years of experience
- Comfortable driving forward and delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Ability to communicate and problem-solve proactively
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-speed digital circuits
- Experience with spaceflight or harsh environment-rated electronics
- Experience with NASA or DOD requirements and regulations
Work Environment
Generally an office environment in Houston, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones. Work involves sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time); may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).