Electrical Power Systems Manager — Spacecraft & Space Station

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking a Manager, Electrical Power Systems to lead a team of engineers responsible for power architecture across crewed vehicles and space station hardware, from concept through production and on-orbit operations.

You will partner with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to deliver safe, reliable power systems that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and schedule while building a best-in-class organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Networks, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or other high-reliability industries.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience supporting the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace, spacecraft, or mission-critical power systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Uses good judgment to proactively solve complex technical and organizational challenges with positive business and program outcomes.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interfacing effectively with customers, suppliers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring, developing, and retaining engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical power engineers, including performance management, hiring, and career growth
• Provide technical direction across the design, development, qualification, and production lifecycle
• Ensure all power system designs meet aerospace regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements for safety, quality, reliability, and mission assurance
• Establish common processes, procedures, and standards for electrical power system development across the company
• Plan resources, workload, and budgets across multiple programs, and set priorities with program and functional partners
• Manage technical risk and drive issues to resolution in fast-moving, ambiguous situations
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that raise reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness
• Remove obstacles so your team has the tools, resources, and support to do their best work
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Technical Rigor

Execution Discipline

Accountability

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring / Talent Development

Education

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master\u2019s degree preferred

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston is seeking a Manager, Electrical Power Systems to lead a team of engineers responsible for power architecture across crewed vehicles and space station hardware, from concept through production and on-orbit operations.

You will partner with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to deliver safe, reliable power systems that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and schedule while building a best-in-class organization.