Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

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 Power Systems Manager who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Power Systems Manager with a strong background utilizing electrical engineering principles to design power systems. The position has emphasis on developing and verifying power systems that meet technical requirements. Flexibility will be key as this role and responsibilities could evolve as the program moves through various lifecycle phases.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the team that develops, tests, and certifies power systems hardware that controls Life Support Systems.
Establish strong working relationships with Axiom Leadership Team, Systems Engineering, respective internal/external stakeholders, and NASA customers.
Lead, collaborate, and conduct program design and safety reviews with internal Axiom development teams and NASA customers for commercial spacesuit development.
Provide or lead project management efforts for managing, and mitigating schedule, budget, and risk activities.
Write Statements of Work and manage vendors in Level of Effort and Milestone contracts.
Provide guidance for hardware systems, technical discussions, organization, and architecture development.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline) is required (Master’s preferred)
A minimum of 10+ years of management experience in NASA/DOD flight hardware development
Experience leading technical teams larger than 5 people
Experience in Criticality 1 development and testing of power systems
Experience in formal test and verification activities including flight hardware
Experience with Altium PCB design software and SPICE simulation
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

Grit

Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable

Skills

Must have strong verbal communications skills with the ability to speak boldly, clearly, and concisely in groups to communicate important information in a multi-disciplinary team
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Have demonstrated the ability to interact with multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision
Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic
Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills
Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

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

Physical Requirements

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)
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.