Mission Operations Engineer (Specialist, Senior and SME) Verified today
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space builds commercial human spaceflight infrastructure and technology, including Axiom Station (successor to the International Space Station) and advanced spacesuits for lunar and deep space exploration.
The Role
You will help design, build, and execute Axiom's next-generation human spaceflight operations. This position develops mission operations concepts, tools, and training systems while serving as a certified flight controller supporting real-time operations. You will operate across engineering, program, and external partners to define how missions are planned, trained, and executed for a commercial space station.
Key Responsibilities
Mission Operations Development
- Define and implement concepts of operations, procedures, tools, and console products
- Develop integration products including interfaces, timelines, test plans, and operational documentation
- Contribute to development of mission control systems, training environments, and operational infrastructure
Training and Certification
- Develop and execute training plans and certification flows for flight controllers and astronauts
- Support simulations, mission rehearsals, and readiness activities
- Contribute to definition of flight rules, procedures, and readiness activities
Flight Operations Execution
- Serve as a certified flight controller supporting real-time operations
- Monitor spacecraft systems, respond to anomalies, and execute mission timelines
- Document anomalies, lessons learned, and operations improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline, plus 2 or more years of experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Ability to problem-solve proactively and independently
- Proven delivery of high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to progress toward and complete flight controller certification
- Must be able to complete U.S. government background investigation
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required
Skills and Competencies
- Technical rigor and execution discipline
- Accountability and pride of delivery
- High emotional intelligence and cross-functional collaboration
- Tech-solutioning using systems and tools to improve efficiency
- Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments
Work Environment
Generally an office environment or shift work in a Mission Control Center in Houston. 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); occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Standard office equipment provided (PC, phone, printer, etc.).