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About Axiom Space

Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure, beginning with Axiom Station, the successor to the International Space Station. We are pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement for groundbreaking microgravity innovation and research.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team responsible for flight system safety and reliability. You will interface with design engineers, safety engineers, and subsystem representatives to plan, document, and execute strategies for eliminating and minimizing risk while ensuring operational reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement reliability engineering strategy, including implementation practices and processes
• Establish reliability requirements and program growth strategy for on-orbit component failures throughout the station's life
• Conduct detailed system, assembly, and component level Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and criticality analysis
• Develop and apply data analysis techniques for mechanical and electrical designs, including statistical process control, reliability modeling and prediction
• Generate reliability predictions such as Mean Time between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) for new designs through analysis or accelerated aging tests
• Perform Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD), and Functional Block Diagrams (FBD)
• Conduct spacecraft probability strategic assessments
• Collaborate with engineering system and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses
• Provide technical support at design reviews and test activities
• Identify critical system items and implement verification and safety strategies
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers
• Communicate analysis progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities, including statistical process control and modeling/prediction
• Experience analyzing and processing flight hardware failure data to calculate or refine product reliability metrics
• Broad background in space systems engineering including space vehicle design, system architecture, ground systems support, payloads, and space operations
• Detailed knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions, preferably human spaceflight related

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with reliability predictions for new designs of spacecraft, space vehicles, and related components
• Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs
• Familiarity with software tools such as SAPHIRE and PTC Windchill Quality Solutions (formerly Relex)

Required Skills

• Proactive problem-solving with strong judgment
• Ability to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
• Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Technical rigor and execution discipline

Work Environment

Generally an office environment in Houston, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task. 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). Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation