Life Support Systems Manager for Spaceflight Programs

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a high-energy Manager, Life Support Systems, to lead the Structures & Mechanisms team at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster, Texas. This role develops people, processes, and technical capabilities to support current and future programs.

You will supervise Mechanical, Thermal, and Life Support engineers, define acceptance criteria, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost, schedule, and quality commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of design/engineering experience in aerospace life support systems.
• Hands‑on hardware lead for complex flight hardware assemblies.
• Experience taking hardware from concept to flight delivery.
• Experience leading verification and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Mechanical, Thermal, & Life Support Engineers across programs.
• Establish and enforce standards to ensure technical rigor and consistency.
• Balance priorities with program managers and chiefs to manage risks.
• Maintain labor forecasts and resource estimates for Life Support work.
• Define acceptance criteria and quality thresholds for the discipline.
• Provide SME support to projects as needed.
• Monitor metrics on productivity and process maturity.
• Develop team capabilities and knowledge management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Systems engineering

Life support systems

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace/Chemical Eng

10+ yrs aerospace design/engineering

Hardware lead for flight hardware

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a high-energy Manager, Life Support Systems, to lead the Structures & Mechanisms team at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster, Texas. This role develops people, processes, and technical capabilities to support current and future programs.

You will supervise Mechanical, Thermal, and Life Support engineers, define acceptance criteria, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost, schedule, and quality commitments.