Space Systems Architect & Engineer (MBSE)

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Systems Architect/Engineer to define and maintain the architecture of Axiom Station, aligning requirements, interfaces, and design across hardware, software, and operations.

You will translate mission needs into structured requirements, lead trade studies, manage risks, and collaborate with engineering, program management, and mission operations. Candidates bring MBSE, SysML, Python, and aerospace lifecycle milestones plus strong communication.

Qualifications

• MBSE experience in architecture artifacts and model-based design.
• Experience producing ICDs, IDDs, and ConOps artifacts.
• Proficient in Python for tooling and automation.
• Familiarity with NASA systems engineering lifecycle milestones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Axiom Station system architecture using MBSE.
• Collaborate with design owners to align architecture with constraints.
• Conduct trade analyses, risk reviews, and interface definition.
• Support integration, verification, and program milestones.

Skills

MBSE

Python

Systems thinking

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler/CATIA

Rhapsody

Enterprise Architect Sparx

Innoslate

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

SolidWorks/PDM

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a Systems Architect/Engineer to define and maintain the architecture of Axiom Station, aligning requirements, interfaces, and design across hardware, software, and operations.

You will translate mission needs into structured requirements, lead trade studies, manage risks, and collaborate with engineering, program management, and mission operations. Candidates bring MBSE, SysML, Python, and aerospace lifecycle milestones plus strong communication.