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 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 Safety 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 System Safety Engineer, who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting system level hazard analysis for the Axiom Station, Axiom Exploration Extravehicular Activity System (AxEVAS) or payloads on Private Astronaut Missions to the International Space Station (ISS)
• Conducting Safety Analyses and documenting results (Preliminary Hazards Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Hazard Tracking, Functional Hazard, Fault Tree, and Safety Assessments)
• Generation of Hazard Reports
• Assist with the definition and maintenance of system level control strategies, including Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) strategies, hazardous mitigation, and system
• Participate in and support the System Safety Working Groups, Safety Review Panels, Technical Interchange and Change Review Board meetings
• Coordinating with verification and validation (V&V) personnel to ensure safety-critical requirements are tested at an acceptable level of rigor
• Perform anomaly and nonconformance analysis, tracking and resolution verification
• Develop S&MA reports/presentations to S&MA and program leadership
• Provide support to all Axiom programs as required
• Other duties as assigned
• 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:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree, 2+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience developing and reviewing hazard analyses, fault trees, and safety assessments
• Analyzing and evaluating flight systems to identify hazards and propose actions to mitigate hazards
• Planning, performing analyses, and reporting results
• 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 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

This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical pr