AxEVA Production Manager

Axiom Space; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in California is seeking an experienced AX EVA Production Lead to help manage the build, test, qualification, and launch of EVA hardware for the AxEVA program. The role requires strong technical background, problem-solving, and exceptional organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will oversee production teams across manufacturing, assembly and test, drive efficiencies, manage schedules, and partner with upper management to deliver high-quality spaceflight hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of similar industry experience.
• 5+ years’ experience running a high quality aerospace production facility.
• Experience with building and maintaining spaceflight hardware in a Production environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Jira and MS Project, with agile or waterfall methods.
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Production contact for the overall execution of the AxEVA from final design, through build, test, launch, and activation
• Identify efficiencies in assembly, integration, and test to support final product delivery on time and in budget
• Aids in strategy, infrastructure development, resource planning, and operations in support of the Axiom Suit
• Manages lab and production teams’ schedules, escalation of issues, across multiple production functions
• Communicates to upper management and other Production leads on the status and impediments for building AxEVA Suit
• Generate priority work plans and lead technical conflict resolution
• Help mature organization through development of standard work flow
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile / Waterfall

JIRA

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

OVERVIEW

Axiom 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, visit www.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 AxEVA Production 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

Our team is looking for an energetic and dynamic AX EVA Production Lead who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s Space Suit team with the build, test, qualification, and launch of EVA hardware. We are looking for an individual with a strong technical background who excels at problem solving. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary Production contact for the overall execution of the AxEVA from final design, through build, test, launch, and activation


• Identify efficiencies in assembly, integration, and test to support final product delivery on time and in budget


• Aids in strategy, infrastructure development, resource planning, and operations in support of the Axiom Suit


• Manages lab and production teams’ schedules, escalation of issues, across multiple production functions (manufacturing, assembly, test, etc)


• Communicates to upper management and other Production leads on the status and impediments for building AxEVA Suit


• Generate priority work plans and lead technical conflict resolution


• Help mature organization through development of standard work flow


• Perform other 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, and 10years of similar industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• The preferred candidate will have 5+ years’ experience running a high quality, aerospace production facility


• Experience with building and maintaining spaceflight hardware in a Production environment


• Experience managing multiple projects in a team environment


• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills


• Proficient in a variety of project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.) and techniques (agile, waterfall)


• 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

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.