Software Program Integration Lead, Station Software

axiomspace; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Axiom Space is seeking a Software Program Integration Lead to act as the single point of contact for all software across the Station program. You will coordinate engineering, program management, systems integration, and stakeholder teams to deliver a cohesive, integrated system.

This role is an individual contributor position focused on orchestration of software delivery across Station elements, ensuring alignment with program objectives and V&V plans.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or MIS, plus ten years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with systems integration.
• Familiarity with agile methodology and the Scrum framework.
• Proven leadership across project management, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, and risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of delivering results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Sound judgment with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Mansioni

• Define integration strategies and schedules that align with program needs across all Station elements.
• Plan how software deliveries from each element team fit together to meet program objectives.
• Develop and maintain integration plans, resolve compatibility issues, and coordinate contingency plans.
• Oversee software builds and integration environments, maximizing reuse across elements.
• Support system-level testing and validation, coordinating V&V activities.
• Partner with the Software Release Manager on releases and release readiness.
• Identify software risks early and escalate for assessment and mitigation.
• Deliver integration plans, ICDs, architecture diagrams, risk registers, and status reports.

Conoscenze

SDLC knowledge

Systems integration

Agile / Scrum

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/CSIS/MIS

Strumenti

Jira

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

OVERVIEW

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 .

Software Program Integration Lead who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science and technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Axiom Space is a complex, fast-moving environment, and we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Software Program Integration Lead to serve as the single point of contact for all software across the Station program. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, program management, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination. You will ensure that software deliveries from each Station element team work together to meet program objectives and come together as one integrated system. This is an individual contributor role: you will not manage people directly, but you will orchestrate software delivery across all Station elements.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define integration strategies and schedules that align with program needs across all Station elements
• Plan how software deliveries from each element team fit together to meet program objectives
• Develop and maintain integration plans, resolve compatibility issues, and coordinate contingency plans
• Oversee software builds and integration environments, maximizing reuse across elements and adapting where needed
• Support system-level testing and validation, coordinating V&V activities in accordance with Axiom's V&V plan
• Partner with the Software Release Manager on releases and release readiness
• Identify software risks early and escape to leadership for assessment and mitigation
• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies; coordinate cross-functional schedules; and elevate potential delays
• Serve as the primary point of contact among software engineering, systems engineering, hardware, QA/test, DevSecOps, and other stakeholders, driving issue resolution and leading technical meetings
• Report software development and delivery status to program leadership
• Deliver integration plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), architecture diagrams, risk registers, and status reports
• Other tasks and duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, plus ten years of relevant 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 across project management, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, technical decision-making, risk management, and prioritization
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Track record of getting results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a positive impact on difficult challenges
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results

Preferred

• Human spaceflight or aerospace program experience with flight or ground software
• Experience managing from a software Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Jira
• Familiarity with NPR 7150.2 (NASA Software Engineering Requirements)

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:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

Requirements

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