EVA Space Suit Production Lead

Axiom Space; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in California is seeking an experienced AX EVA Production Lead to help manage the build, test, qualification, and launch of EVA hardware for the AxEVA program. The role requires strong technical background, problem-solving, and exceptional organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will oversee production teams across manufacturing, assembly and test, drive efficiencies, manage schedules, and partner with upper management to deliver high-quality spaceflight hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of similar industry experience.
• 5+ years’ experience running a high quality aerospace production facility.
• Experience with building and maintaining spaceflight hardware in a Production environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a team environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Jira and MS Project, with agile or waterfall methods.
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Production contact for the overall execution of the AxEVA from final design, through build, test, launch, and activation
• Identify efficiencies in assembly, integration, and test to support final product delivery on time and in budget
• Aids in strategy, infrastructure development, resource planning, and operations in support of the Axiom Suit
• Manages lab and production teams’ schedules, escalation of issues, across multiple production functions
• Communicates to upper management and other Production leads on the status and impediments for building AxEVA Suit
• Generate priority work plans and lead technical conflict resolution
• Help mature organization through development of standard work flow
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile / Waterfall

JIRA

MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent combination of education & experience

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

Axiom Space in California is seeking an experienced AX EVA Production Lead to help manage the build, test, qualification, and launch of EVA hardware for the AxEVA program. The role requires strong technical background, problem-solving, and exceptional organizational and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will oversee production teams across manufacturing, assembly and test, drive efficiencies, manage schedules, and partner with upper management to deliver high-quality spaceflight hardware