Director, Electrical Engineering

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space technology company in Houston is seeking a Director of Electrical Engineering to lead their centralized Center of Excellence. The role requires extensive experience in aerospace engineering, particularly in electrical systems, and the ability to mentor teams while ensuring compliance with strict NASA standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in developing engineering standards and leading complex initiatives in fast-paced environments. This position directly influences the organization's capability to support multiple mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in aerospace or human-rated systems.
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success in developing engineering standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical Engineering organization and define its strategic vision.
• Establish unified engineering standards and processes.
• Oversee the electrical engineering lifecycle, ensuring compliance with NASA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Rigor

Execution Discipline

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in an engineering field

Job description

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

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 Director Electrical Engineering 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 Director Electrical Engineering to lead and mature a centralized Center of Excellence that supports Axiom’s complex human‑spaceflight programs.

The Director of Electrical Engineering establishes unified standards, processes, and best practices that elevate technical rigor, strengthen cross‑program collaboration, and ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality, human‑rated electrical and avionics systems. They lead multidisciplinary teams across the full engineering lifecycle while ensuring strict compliance with NASA standards, human‑rated requirements, and mission assurance expectations. The role is accountable for scaling electrical engineering capabilities across multiple spacecraft and space‑infrastructure programs, optimizing resources, and driving organizational knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in spacecraft electrical systems, power systems, avionics, communication architectures, and safety‑critical electronics, and partners closely with NASA, commercial customers, and industry stakeholders to deliver mission‑critical solutions. This position blends strategic leadership with hands‑on technical insight to advance a world‑class electrical engineering organization capable of supporting a complex, multi‑mission portfolio.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the Electrical Engineering organization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
• Build and mentor a strong leadership bench, ensuring effective coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Set the strategic vision for the Electrical Engineering Center of Excellence aligned with company and program objectives.
• Establish and enforce unified engineering standards, processes, and best practices across all electrical engineering teams.
• Champion engineering governance, design assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all electrical systems and flight hardware comply with industries standards, program requirements, and mission assurance expectations.
• Oversee the full electrical engineering lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, analysis, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
• Provide technical oversight and decision authority for complex electrical designs, avionics architectures, power systems, communications, and integrated spacecraft electronics.
• Drive cross‑program coordination to optimize resources, scalability, and organizational efficiency.
• Support program leadership in risk management, design reviews, anomaly resolution, and mission readiness milestones.
• Collaborate with NASA centers, commercial clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver mission‑critical electrical and avionics solutions.
• Communicate engineering progress, technical status, risks, and issues to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Identify emerging technologies, capability gaps, and strategic investments to advance long‑term technical excellence.
• Promote adoption of advanced tools, digital engineering methods, and model‑based approaches to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support organizational and programmatic needs.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in an engineering field preferred, particularly with aerospace or human‑spaceflight relevance.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience within aerospace, spacecraft, or human‑rated systems.
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and large multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations in complex, fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement engineering standards, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience working with NASA programs, standards, and human‑rated system requirements.
• Direct involvement in full lifecycle development of electrical flight hardware—from concept through certification and mission readiness.
• Experience driving cross‑program alignment, resource planning, and organizational scaling within a centralized engineering structure.
• Strong background collaborating with government agencies, high‑profile customers, and industry partners on mission‑critical systems.
• Track record of delivering results in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and proactive problem‑solving in high‑stakes technical contexts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high‑quality outcomes.

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

• 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.