Electrical Design Engineer IV - Spaceflight Systems

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer Level 4 to own the design and development of electrical and electronic components for the AxEMU PLSS.

You'll create flight hardware, specify interfaces, conduct design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring reliability in space environments. This is a full-time role with cross-disciplinary collaboration and growth opportunities toward leadership in mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of circuit and PCB design experience.
• Experience with spacecraft avionics and data handling protocols.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and integrate electrical systems for spacecraft.
• Define interfaces and ICDs for integration with other subsystems.
• Lead verification plans and manage design documentation.
• Collaborate with vendors and lead component selection.
• Support EMI/EMC validation and high-speed signaling.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate progress clearly.

Skills

Electrical design

Spacecraft avionics

Requirements analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

VNA

DOORS/Jama

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer Level 4 to own the design and development of electrical and electronic components for the AxEMU PLSS.

You'll create flight hardware, specify interfaces, conduct design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring reliability in space environments. This is a full-time role with cross-disciplinary collaboration and growth opportunities toward leadership in mission-critical programs.