Software Program Integration Lead, Space Suit

axiomspace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a resilient Software Program Integration Lead for the Space Suit program in Houston, TX. You will coordinate software delivery across multiple teams, define integration strategies, and assure on-time delivery aligned with program objectives and technical readiness.

Required are a strong SDLC background, systems integration experience, agile methods, and proven leadership in fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or MIS, with 10 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with systems integration and agile/scrum.
• Proven leadership including project management, stakeholder communication, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Define integration strategies and schedules for the Space Suit program.
• Coordinate software delivery across multiple teams to meet program objectives.
• Identify and mitigate software risks early with leadership.
• Oversee software builds and integration environments aligned with product delivery.
• Report status and coordinate with stakeholders across engineering, QA, DevSecOps, and management.

Skills

SDLC

Systems integration

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Project management

Communication

Education

B.S. in Computer Science / Computer Information Systems / MIS

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 Software Program Integration Lead for the Space Suit 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 Software Program Integration Lead. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, program management, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination for a software development program, and will be the respective program's point of contact for the coordination all software related to the Space Suit program at Axiom Space.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define integration strategies and schedules in alignment with program needs.
• Plan how the software delivery from the various software teams will work together to meet program objectives.
• Identify program software risk early and elevate that to the program and functional leaders for awareness, impact assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Oversee software builds and integration environments specific to the program, but in alignment with Axiom's goal to have a streamlined software product delivery with reuse/reuse with adjustments where possible.
• Support system-level testing and validation.
• Develop and maintain integration plans and resolve compatibility issues between systems. Coordinate contingency plans when integration problems arise.
• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional schedules and escal…
• Report software development/delivery status to program leadership.
• Ensure integration activities stay on schedule.
• Act as the primary point of contact between software engineering, systems engineering, hardware teams, QA/testing, DevSecOps, etc. for this program.
• Drive issue resolution across organizations and facilitate intentional technical meetings.
• Coordinate various testing and V&V efforts for all program specific software in alignment with the Axiom Software Engineering V&V plan.
• Collaborate with the Software Release Manager to coordinate software releases, ensuring all components are compatible prior to deployment, and review release readiness criteria.
• Collaborate with the respective stakeholders to deliver program specific integration plans, Interface control documents (ICDs), architecture diagrams, release documentation, risk registers, and status reports.
• This role does not directly manage people but orchestrates the overall software delivery for the respective program.
• 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

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, and 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with systems integration
• Familiarity with agile methodology and the scrum framework
• Proven leadership experience including project management, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, technical decision-making, risk management, and prioritization.
• Good communication skills are a must
• 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 an