System Performance Engineer

axiomspace; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space in the United States seeks a System Performance Engineer to support the EVA SE&I team by assessing and reporting EVA spacesuit performance. You will develop metrics, dashboards, and tooling to inform design decisions and NASA deliverables.

Ideal candidates have Python and SQL experience, systems engineering background, and the ability to communicate complex data to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting technical data to varied audiences.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL to manage and analyze large data sets.
• Experience developing tooling for data analysis.
• Background in systems engineering and space flight systems.
• Ability to lead design trades and performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Implement integrated system performance analysis metrics for the EVA program.
• Identify and track key technical performance metrics (mass, power, etc.).
• Manage and analyze test data to inform system metrics.
• Develop tooling to perform analysis of test data.
• Create and maintain system performance dashboards and visualizations.
• Communicate progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Experience presenting technical data

Python

SQL

Tooling development

System performance analysis

Mass/power/thermal analysis

Space flight systems engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Data visualization tooling

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 System Performance Engineer 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 experienced System Performance Engineer to support the EVA SE&I team. The System Performance Analyst will be responsible for assessing, tracking, and reporting overall system performance of the EVA spacesuit.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement integrated system performance analysis metrics for the Axiom EVA program.
• Identify and track key technical performance metrics that demonstrate the Axiom space suit's performance, such as system mass and power consumption.
• Contribute to management, organization, and analysis of test data to inform system metrics.
• Develop and implement tooling to perform analysis of test data
• Develop and implement mechanisms for maturing these metrics as system fidelity increases.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure system metrics are up to date, and coordinate integration of analysis products for NASA delivery.
• Create and maintain system performance dashboards and other data visualization tools.
• 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

• Experience presenting technical data to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with using python, and SQL to manage, organize, and query large volumes of data.
• Experience with using python to develop tooling for performing analysis
• Experience performing engineering analyses, including but not limited to mass analysis, consumables analysis, thermal analysis, power systems analysis, etc.
• Experience in systems engineering and space flight system development
• Experience leading design trades and performance assessments
• 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.

Level II

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field (ABET-accredited preferred), required across all levels.

2-6 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field (ABET-accredited preferred), required across all levels.

4-9 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level IV

Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, preferred for Levels II-V and strongly preferred for Levels VI-VII.

7-12 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level V

Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, preferred for Levels II-V and strongly preferred for Levels VI-VII.

10-16 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Generall