Director, Engineering Analysis

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a bold Director of Engineering Analysis to lead a centralized Center of Excellence supporting complex human‑spaceflight programs. The role drives unified analytical standards, modeling, simulation, and certification across spacecraft and infrastructure programs.

The ideal candidate delivers a track record of leading analytical teams in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments and collaborates with NASA centers, industry partners, and customers to ensure mission‑critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering preferred, particularly with aerospace relevance.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering analysis experience in aerospace or human‑rated systems.
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading analytical organizations in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.
• Experience with NASA programs, standards, and human‑rated verification.
• Involvement in full lifecycle development of spacecraft analytical products from concept to certification.
• Experience driving cross‑program alignment and scaling within a centralized structure.
• Strong collaboration with government agencies, customers, and industry partners on mission‑critical systems.
• Proven ability to deliver results in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering Analysis organization, fostering excellence, accountability, and high performance.
• Build and mentor a leadership bench with career development and succession planning.
• Set the strategic vision for the Engineering Analysis Center of Excellence aligned with objectives.
• Establish unified analytical standards across structural, thermal, fluids, loads, dynamics teams.
• Champion analytical governance, model validation, and design assurance improvements.
• Ensure analytical products comply with industry standards and mission requirements.
• Oversee full analytical lifecycle from requirements through certification support.
• Provide technical oversight for complex analytical approaches and load environments.
• Drive cross‑program coordination to optimize resources in a matrixed environment.
• Support leadership with risk management and mission readiness through analytical insight.
• Collaborate with NASA centers, clients, and partners to deliver analytical solutions.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Standards governance

Problem solving

Strategic vision

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering (preferred)

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 of Engineering Analysis 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 Engineering Analysis to lead and mature a centralized Center of Excellence that supports Axiom’s complex human‑spaceflight programs. The Director of Engineering Analysis establishes unified analytical standards, processes, and best practices that elevate technical rigor, strengthen cross‑program collaboration, and ensure consistent delivery of high‑fidelity structural, thermal, fluids, and multidisciplinary analyses across all spacecraft and space infrastructure programs. This leader drives analytical excellence across the full engineering lifecycle requirements, modeling, simulation, verification, validation, and certification; while ensuring strict compliance with NASA standards, human‑rated requirements, and mission assurance expectations. The role is accountable for scaling analytical capabilities across multiple programs, optimizing resources in a matrixed environment, and enabling organizational knowledge sharing. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in spacecraft analysis disciplines, advanced modeling and simulation methods, structural and thermal analysis, loads and dynamics, and safety‑critical analytical verification. They partner closely with NASA centers, commercial customers, and industry stakeholders to deliver mission‑critical analytical products that underpin safe, reliable human spaceflight systems. This position blends strategic leadership with hands‑on technical insight to advance a world‑class Engineering Analysis organization capable of supporting a complex, multi‑mission aerospace portfolio.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in an engineering field preferred, particularly with aerospace, human spaceflight, or advanced analysis relevance.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering analysis experience within aerospace, spacecraft development, or human‑rated systems.
• 8+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and large multidisciplinary analysis teams.
• Demonstrated success leading analytical organizations in complex, fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments.
• Proven ability to develop and implement analytical standards, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Extensive experience working with NASA programs, standards, analytical requirements, and human‑rated system verification.
• Direct involvement in full lifecycle development of spacecraft analytical products—from concept modeling 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

• 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. 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 U.S. 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.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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 will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.