Engineering Manager, Electrical Specialties (EMI/EMC, EEE Parts, Radiation)

Hardware FYI; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a bold and dynamic Manager, Electrical Specialties to lead a team ensuring electrical integrity, reliability, and compliance of aerospace systems. The role covers EMI/EMC, EEE parts engineering, radiation effects, grounding, and mission assurance across spacecraft and avionics.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in aerospace with 3+ years of leadership, strong technical leadership, and a track record of delivering high-reliability hardware in fast-paced programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or other high-reliability industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in EMI/EMC, EEE Parts Engineering, Radiation Effects, Grounding & Bonding, or Mission Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Electrical Specialties engineers supporting EMI/EMC, EEE parts, radiation effects, grounding and bonding, and related reliability disciplines.
• Establish technical strategy, priorities, and resource plans to support spacecraft, avionics, payload, and aerospace system development programs.
• Oversee EMI/EMC analyses, testing, and qualification activities to ensure compliance with mission, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct EEE parts selection, qualification, approval, obsolescence management, and failure review processes for high-reliability applications.
• Provide technical leadership for radiation effects assessment, mitigation strategies, and component suitability for mission environments.
• Review and approve engineering analyses, requirements, specifications, test plans, and certification documentation.
• Partner with systems, hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to resolve complex technical issues and reduce program risk.

Skills

EMI/EMC

EEE Parts

Radiation Effects

Grounding & Bonding

Mission Assurance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Aerospace or related

Master’s degree preferred

10+ years engineering experience

3+ years leadership experience

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.

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 Manager, Electrical Specialties 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 Manager, Electrical Specialties, who leads a team of engineers responsible for ensuring the electrical integrity, reliability, and compliance of aerospace systems through expertise in Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC), EEE parts engineering, radiation effects, and related specialty disciplines. This leader drives engineering excellence while ensuring process maturity across the full engineering lifecycle. They partner closely with internal program organizations like avionics, integration and tests to understand their resource needs and constraints and deliver world-class engineering products.

The role oversees technical strategy, risk management, qualification activities, and customer compliance requirements across spacecraft, avionics, and mission-critical hardware programs. The manager collaborates with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to drive design assurance and mission success while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with deep aerospace experience to develop innovative solutions, mentor engineering talent, and support the delivery of high-reliability systems.

This position blends people leadership with hands‑on technical insight to advance an industry benchmark Electrical Specialties organization.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of Electrical Specialties engineers supporting EMI/EMC, EEE parts, radiation effects, grounding and bonding, and related reliability disciplines.
• Establish technical strategy, priorities, and resource plans to support spacecraft, avionics, payload, and aerospace system development programs.
• Oversee EMI/EMC analyses, testing, and qualification activities to ensure compliance with mission, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Direct EEE parts selection, qualification, approval, obsolescence management, and failure review processes for high-reliability applications.
• Provide technical leadership for radiation effects assessment, mitigation strategies, and component suitability for mission environments.
• Review and approve engineering analyses, requirements, specifications, test plans, and certification documentation.
• Partner with systems, hardware, software, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to resolve complex technical issues and reduce program risk.
• Support customer engagements, design reviews, audits, and technical presentations while serving as the subject matter expert for Electrical Specialties disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned integration, and implementation of industry best practices and standards.
• Manage departmental budgets, schedules, staffing, and performance objectives to ensure successful program execution.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain engineering talent while fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and aerospace industry requirements for safety, quality, reliability, and mission assurance.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or other high-reliability industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more Electrical Specialties disciplines, including EMI/EMC, EEE Parts Engineering, Radiation Effects, Grounding & Bonding, or Mission Assurance.

• Experience supporting the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace, spacecraft, avionics, or mission-critical hardware systems.
• Strong knowledge of applicable aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Proven ability to lead technical reviews, risk assessments, failure investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• 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

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:

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:

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• 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.