Flight Autonomy Software Lead

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks an Associate Manager for Flight Autonomy Applications to lead the development, integration, and deployment of onboard autonomy software for spacecraft operations. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, shape requirements with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Mission Operations, and drive safe, reliable autonomous capabilities across mission phases.

The role demands strong leadership, aerospace software expertise, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or related field; 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience leading flight software teams and delivering safety-critical systems.
• Strong collaboration with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Mission Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, roadmap, and execution of flight autonomy software across mission phases.
• Mentor and develop a team of flight software engineers.
• Oversee design, verification, and deployment of onboard software capabilities.

Skills

Flight software

Leadership

Systems engineering

Autonomy algorithms

Agile mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

RTOS

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston seeks an Associate Manager for Flight Autonomy Applications to lead the development, integration, and deployment of onboard autonomy software for spacecraft operations. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, shape requirements with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Mission Operations, and drive safe, reliable autonomous capabilities across mission phases.

The role demands strong leadership, aerospace software expertise, and a track record of delivering