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About Axiom Space

Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure and pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement, Axiom Station. As the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services, we are transforming low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

The Role

We are seeking a Flight Software Architect to design and own the flight software systems for our Commercial Space program in Houston, TX. This technical leadership role requires deep expertise in systems-level thinking, aerospace domain knowledge, and the ability to translate mission requirements into robust, safety-critical software architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Define flight software architectures for real-time safety-critical systems
• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs, and lead verification to meet safety-critical standards
• Oversee development of fault-tolerant flight software for command and control of autonomous space vehicles
• Oversee integration of software components, unit testing, Hardware-in-the-Loop validation, and release of real-time embedded solutions
• Lead and contribute to technical documentation for architecture, design, and verification plans
• Communicate project progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years' experience in mission-critical software development, preferably in aerospace
• Experience designing, deploying and supporting flight control systems
• Experience in real-time embedded system development, including system design, analysis, development, implementation, integration, verification, qualification, and release
• Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment of software
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Proven ability to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

Required Skills

• Familiarity with embedded systems architectures (bare-metal and RTOS-based systems)
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Understanding of C/C++ and Rust for safety-critical systems
• Familiarity with flight software design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, UAVs, or avionics
• Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP
• Knowledge of redundancy management and high-reliability architectures
• Exposure to software development in Linux environments
• Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs
• Familiarity with spacecraft communications protocols is preferred

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Work Environment

Generally office-based. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs (5% of the time). Standard office equipment provided.