EVA Mission Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks an energetic Mission Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer to support the EVA program with operations training products, flight ops interfacing, and model/simulation development. This role involves mission integration tasks and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in flight operations or EVA engineering, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and a proactive, organized approach to problem-solving and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent combination.
• 5–10 years experience in flight operations, EVA development or EVA engineering.
• Experience presenting critical information to senior managers or external advisors.
• Ability to problem-solve proactively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with good judgment.
• Strong organizational skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily activities of the AxEVA Program Mission Integration, Operations, and Training team.
• Generate and maintain EVA flight operations training products.
• Work alongside engineering teams to influence design from an operations perspective.
• Aid S&MA activities and product development from a flight operations perspective.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for space

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tech-solutioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The team is looking for an energetic and dynamic Mission Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s EVA Program with xEVAS related operations training products development, flight operations interfacing, model and simulation development, and overall mission integration tasks.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about EVA/Space Suits and takes initiative day-to-day, creating solutions and solving problems. The role requires strong organizational, time management, teamwork, and communication skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily activities of the AxEVA Program Mission Integration, Operations, and Training team.
• Generate and maintain Axiom EVA flight operations training products.
• Work alongside engineering teams to influence design from an operations perspective.
• Aid S&MA activities and product development from a flight operations perspective.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field; 5-10 years experience in flight operations, EVA development, EVA engineering, or similar roles.

Qualifications: Experience presenting critical information to senior managers or external advisors; 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.

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

• 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.
• May require working evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• Physical requirements: sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time); may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).

Export Control 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). Final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Axiom Space is a proud 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.