Life Support Systems Lead - Aerospace & Spaceflight

Axiom Space

Webster (TX)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Axiom Space in Webster, Texas seeks a bold Manager, Life Support Systems to provide operational leadership for the Structures & Mechanisms team. You will develop people, processes, tools, standards, and technical capabilities to support current and future programs and ensure high-quality analysis and delivery.

The role reports to the Director – Mechanical Engineering and is based onsite at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
10+ years in design and engineering with aerospace life support systems.
Experience leading engineering teams in rapid-growth environments.
Hands-on hardware lead for complex flight hardware (human rated preferred).
Experience taking hardware from concept to flight delivery and leading V&V activities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Mechanical, Thermal, and Life Support Engineers for ECLSS designs.
Establish standards, governance, and metrics for productivity and quality.
Balance program priorities and manage resource conflicts.
Develop workforce plans, competency paths, and knowledge management.
Guide verification and validation activities for flight hardware.