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

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

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a resilient, high-energy Manager, Electrical Specialties to lead a team of engineers ensuring EMI/EMC, EEE parts, radiation effects across spacecraft programs. This leader drives engineering excellence with process maturity and compliance across the full engineering lifecycle.

The role blends technical leadership with people development to deliver high‑reliability systems, mentor talent, and meet customer requirements while advancing industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace/defense/space systems.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC, EEE parts engineering, radiation effects, grounding & bonding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Electrical Specialties engineers supporting EMI/EMC, EEE parts, radiation effects, grounding and bonding.
• Establish technical strategy, priorities, and resource plans across spacecraft programs.
• Oversee EMI/EMC analyses, testing, and qualification to meet regulatory requirements.
• Direct EEE parts selection, qualification, approval, obsolescence management, and failure review processes.
• Provide leadership for radiation effects assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve engineering analyses, requirements, specs, test plans, and certification docs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and reduce program risk.
• Support customer engagements, design reviews, audits, and technical presentations as SME.

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Communication

Agile project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Aerospace Physics

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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

Embode our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

• 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

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.

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.