Associate Manager, Flight Autonomy Application

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks an Associate Manager for Flight Autonomy Applications to lead the development, integration, and deployment of onboard autonomy software for spacecraft operations. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, shape requirements with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Mission Operations, and drive safe, reliable autonomous capabilities across mission phases.

The role demands strong leadership, aerospace software expertise, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field; 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience leading flight software teams and delivering safety-critical systems.
• Strong collaboration with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Mission Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, roadmap, and execution of flight autonomy software across mission phases.
• Mentor and develop a team of flight software engineers.
• Oversee design, verification, and deployment of onboard software capabilities.

Skills

Flight software

Leadership

Systems engineering

Autonomy algorithms

Agile mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

RTOS

Job description

## Associate Manager, Flight Autonomy ApplicationApply: Houston: Full time: Posted Today: JR100723Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visitwww.axiomspace.com.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 **Associate Manager,** **Flight Autonomy Applications** who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.**POSITION SUMMARY**Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy **Flight Autonomy Applications Manager** leads the development, integration, and delivery of autonomous flight software applications that enable safe, reliable, and resilient spacecraft operations. This role manages a multidisciplinary team of software engineers that deliver onboard control software applications, and ensures compliance with mission, safety, and quality requirements. The manager partners closely with systems engineering, avionics, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), propulsion, mission operations, and various other subsystems to translate mission objectives into scalable software solutions. Success in this role requires strong leadership, expertise in aerospace flight software, and a passion for advancing autonomous spaceflight technologies.**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution of spacecraft flight autonomy software applications across all mission phases, in collaboration with software program integration leads, systems engineering, software architects, etc.* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of flight software engineers, fostering leadership, technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.* Oversee the design, development, verification, validation, and deployment of onboard software capabilities.* Collaborate with Systems Engineering, GNC, Mission Operations, Safety, and Program teams to define requirements and mission objectives.* Provides software architecture proposals, development standards, and best practices for safety-critical flight systems.* Drive integration of autonomy algorithms, planning systems, fault management, and decision-making capabilities into flight software.* Ensure compliance with aerospace, cybersecurity, safety, quality, and mission assurance requirements.* Lead technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and resolution of complex software and mission issues.* Collaborate with testing and V&V teams for software testing activities, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, system integration, and mission readiness testing.* Support customer reviews, proposal efforts, technical presentations, and program milestone reviews.* Evaluate emerging autonomy technologies and guide continuous improvement initiatives to enhance spacecraft operational capability and mission success.· 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 Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Engineering, 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience· Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments· Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges· Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results **Core Skills**· Passion for space and the mission· Entrepreneurial, growth mindset· High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally· Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster**Core 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· Technical Rigor· Execution Discipline· Pride of Delivery**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.**Requirements*** This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.* Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised* 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.*