Space Systems Safety Engineer

axiomspace; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a System Safety Engineer to drive hazard analyses and safety assessments for the Axiom Station and related missions. You will collaborate with systems engineers, V&V teams, and program leadership to ensure safety is built into every lifecycle stage.

The role requires strong problem-solving, high accountability, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary environment while delivering rigorous safety results and timely risk mitigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in system safety or related field.
• Experience developing and reviewing hazard analyses, fault trees, and safety assessments.
• Ability to analyze flight systems to identify hazards and mitigate hazards.
• Proven ability to work in fast-moving environments with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system level hazard analyses for the Axiom Station, AxEVAS, or payloads on missions.
• Conduct Safety Analyses and document results (PHA, SHA, Hazard Tracking, FHA, Fault Tree, Safety Assessments).
• Generate Hazard Reports for program leadership.
• Assist with defining and maintaining system level control strategies, including FDIR and hazardous mitigation.
• Participate in System Safety Working Groups, Safety Review Panels, and Change Review Board meetings.
• Coordinate with V&V personnel to ensure safety-critical requirements are tested.
• Perform anomaly and nonconformance analysis and verification of resolutions.
• Develop S&MA reports/presentations to S&MA and program leadership.
• Provide safety support across all Axiom programs.

Skills

Hazard analysis

Fault trees

Safety assessments

System safety engineering

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Axiom Space in Houston seeks a System Safety Engineer to drive hazard analyses and safety assessments for the Axiom Station and related missions. You will collaborate with systems engineers, V&V teams, and program leadership to ensure safety is built into every lifecycle stage.

The role requires strong problem-solving, high accountability, and the ability to operate in a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary environment while delivering rigorous safety results and timely risk mitigations.