Head of Electrical Power Systems for Spaceflight

Hardware FYI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Manager, Electrical Power Systems to lead the team responsible for power architecture for crewed vehicles and space station hardware from concept through production and on-orbit operations.

You will manage engineers, partner with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant power solutions while building a best-in-class Electrical Power Systems organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in aerospace/space systems engineering.
• 3+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience with design, qualification, and production of power systems.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical power engineers, including performance management, hiring, and career growth.
• Provide technical direction across the design, development, qualification, and production lifecycle.
• Ensure all power system designs meet aerospace regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements for safety, quality, reliability, and mission assurance.
• Establish common processes, procedures, and standards for electrical power system development across the company.
• Plan resources, workload, and budgets across multiple programs, and set priorities with program and functional partners.
• Manage technical risk and drive issues to resolution in fast-moving, ambiguous situations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that raise reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
• Remove obstacles so your team has the tools, resources, and support to do their best work.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical power systems

Aerospace standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Manager, Electrical Power Systems to lead the team responsible for power architecture for crewed vehicles and space station hardware from concept through production and on-orbit operations.

You will manage engineers, partner with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant power solutions while building a best-in-class Electrical Power Systems organization.