Senior Space Program Integration Lead

Frontdoor Defense; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a Program Integration Project Manager to lead end-to-end integration of service commitments across engineering, operations, and missions. This onsite role at the Space Station Development Facility in Houston reports to the VP of Mission & Commercial Services.

The candidate will own the enterprise project lifecycle, aligning four value streams with hardware development and customer milestones, while managing risk and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressive program/project management experience in aerospace or complex technology industries.
• Strong IMS, EVM, and risk-management expertise.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or PM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for major service missions.
• Serve as the primary interface between Mission Services and Platform Development groups.
• Lead Integrated Execution Reviews to monitor schedule health and drive recovery actions.
• Manage stage-gate reviews and change-control processes across pre-launch to operations lifecycle.

Skills

IMS scheduling

Earned Value Management

Program Management

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA or PgMP/PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a Program Integration Project Manager to lead end-to-end integration of service commitments across engineering, operations, and missions. This onsite role at the Space Station Development Facility in Houston reports to the VP of Mission & Commercial Services.

The candidate will own the enterprise project lifecycle, aligning four value streams with hardware development and customer milestones, while managing risk and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.