Systems Safety Engineer

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-visibility environment focused on the safety of the Axiom Station and related spaceflight systems. You will lead system-level hazard analyses, develop safety assessments, and craft hazard reports while coordinating with V&V and program leadership to ensure rigorous safety adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex, evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience
• Experience developing and reviewing hazard analyses, fault trees, and safety assessments
• Analyzing flight systems to identify hazards and mitigate risks
• Planning, performing analyses, and reporting results
• Ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with proactive problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Conduct system level hazard analyses for the Axiom Station and related systems
• Perform safety analyses and document results (PHA, SHA, Hazard Tracking, FTA, safety assessments)
• Generate Hazard Reports and track safety related actions
• Develop and maintain system-level control strategies including FDIR and hazard mitigation
• Participate in System Safety Working Groups and safety reviews
• Coordinate with V&V to ensure safety-critical requirements are tested
• Conduct anomaly/nonconformance analysis and verification
• Prepare S&MA reports/presentations for leadership
• Provide safety support to all Axiom programs as needed
• Communicate progress and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implement agile project management throughout the lifecycle
• Take on additional duties as assigned

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Hazard Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis

Safety Assessments

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 project milestones

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Equal opportunity

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station.

Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow.

Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit.

Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.