Electrical Engineer

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Electrical Engineer to develop avionics for the next generation spacesuit. This role directly supports the nation’s ambitions of landing the first woman and next man on the Moon.

You will lead or contribute to flight harness design, testing, documentation, and agile project management, collaborating with stakeholders while maintaining schedules and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4+ years of experience.
• Ability to communicate and problem-solve proactively.
• Preferred experience with NASA-STS-8739.4A and spaceflight hardware requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, fabricate, test, and install flight harnesses for avionics.
• Create harness drawings, schematics, and manufacturing instructions; manage documentation.
• Manage procurements and project schedules; troubleshoot build/test issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure compliance.
• Communicate project progress and risks to leadership; apply agile methods.

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 Electrical Engineer 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

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Electrical Engineer to develop avionics for the next generation spacesuit. This position directly supports the nation’s ambitions of landing the first woman and next man on the surface of the moon.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage or participate in all aspects of flight harness development including:

• Design
• Procurement
• Fabrication
• Testing
• Installation
• Conduct research for appropriate selection of connectors, backshells, contacts, cable sleeving, and shielding
• Calculate bundle diameters, bend radii, and deratings of wires
• Work with stakeholders and component owners across the organization to ensure designs are compliant
• Create harness drawings, schematics, manufacturing instructions, test plans, and other documentation
• Manage procurements and project schedules
• Troubleshoot issues with building and testing
• 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 Required Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 4+ years of experience
• Comfortable driving forward and delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Ability to communicate and problem-solve proactively
• Preferred Experience with NASA-STS-8739.4A
• Experience with spaceflight or harsh environment rated electronics
• Experience with NASA or DOD requirements and regulations
• Proficiency in Altium, Solid Works Electrical, or equivalent software packages

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.

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.