Manager, Systems Engineering

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

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a resilient, high-energy Manager, Systems Engineering to lead the SE team, oversee MBSE adoption, requirements management, and technical integration across programs.

You will mentor team members, manage budgets and staffing, partner with cross-functional leadership, and drive SE process maturity while ensuring compliance with regulations and program goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience with 3+ years in formal SE team management.
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree in systems engineering or an MBA preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Leads the systems engineering team, overseeing requirements management, system architecture, and integration strategy.
• Owns accountability for systems engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance objectives.
• Develops and manages budgets, resource plans, and staffing strategies for systems engineering initiatives.
• Conducts performance evaluations, career development, and mentorship for systems engineering personnel.
• Represents systems engineering in program reviews, executive briefings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Champions continuous improvement and maturity of systems engineering practices across the organization.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

MBSE

Requirements management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or MBA

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Manager, Systems Engineering who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Manager, Systems Engineering. As a Manager, Systems Engineering, you will be a mid-level leader responsible for leading the systems engineering team, overseeing SE methodology application, requirements management, and technical integration activities. This role drives adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and ensures consistency in SE processes across the team's programs. The Manager of Systems Engineering serves as a technical point of contact for systems engineering deliverables, coordinating with other engineering disciplines and program leadership. This position also supports SE talent development, mentoring team members on systems engineering tools and methodologies.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the systems engineering team, overseeing requirements management, system architecture, and integration strategy
• Owns accountability for systems engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance objectives
• Develops and manages budgets, resource plans, and staffing strategies for systems engineering initiatives
• Conducts performance evaluations, career development, and mentorship for systems engineering personnel
• Partners with cross-functional and executive leadership to align systems engineering strategy with program and business goals
• Oversees resolution of complex system integration, verification, and validation challenges
• Establishes and enforces systems engineering processes, standards, and regulatory compliance
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for the systems engineering team
• Represents systems engineering in program reviews, executive briefings, and stakeholder meetings
• Champions continuous improvement and maturity of systems engineering practices across the organization
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• 8+ years of systems engineering (SE) experience alongside 3+ years of formal SE team management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or a related technical field, required
• Master’s degree in systems engineering or an MBA, preferred
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies

Core Competencies: Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Technical Rigor Execution Discipline Pride of Delivery

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.