Head of Hardware System Safety & Engineering

Axiom Space; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Manager - Hardware System Safety to lead the Hardware Safety Engineering team, set technical direction, and own safety deliverables across products.

This role blends hands-on oversight with people management, mentoring engineers, and driving Agile execution while aligning safety strategy with program goals and customer needs. The department operates in a fast-moving environment with export control considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years hardware system safety engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Ability to solve complex problems and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Leads the hardware system safety engineering team and sets technical direction.
• Oversees agile delivery, sprint planning, and day-to-day development.
• Manages budgets, resources, and staffing for the organization.
• Mentors engineers and supports their technical growth.
• Partners with product and leadership to align safety strategy with needs.

Skills

Passion for space

Entrepreneurial growth mindset

High EQ cross-functional collaboration

Tech-solutioning using systems and工具

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Master's Degree or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Manager - Hardware System Safety to lead the Hardware Safety Engineering team, set technical direction, and own safety deliverables across products.

This role blends hands-on oversight with people management, mentoring engineers, and driving Agile execution while aligning safety strategy with program goals and customer needs. The department operates in a fast-moving environment with export control considerations.