Axiom Space

EVA Mission Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer

Axiom Space$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5-10 years in flight operations or EVA development
  • Experience presenting to senior management
  • Proven ability to navigate fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent organizational skills for deadline-oriented work

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate daily activities of the AxEVA Program team
  • Generate and maintain EVA flight operations training products
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to influence design
  • Support S&MA activities from a flight operations perspective
  • Communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders
  • Implement agile project management methodologies
  • Perform additional assigned duties

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment fostering innovation
  • Opportunities to work on mission-critical projects
  • Collaboration with experienced industry professionals
  • Diverse and inclusive company culture
  • Commitment to personal and professional development
Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

 Our team is looking for an energetic and dynamic Mission Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s EVA Program with xEVAS related operations training products development, flight operations interfacing, model and simulation development, and overall mission integration tasks. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about EVA/Space Suits and takes initiative day-to-day, creating solutions and solving problems. The role requires strong organizational, time management, teamwork, and communication skills.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Planning and coordinating daily activities of the AxEVA Program Mission Integration, Operations, and Training team

  • Responsible for generating and maintaining Axiom EVA flight operations training products

  • Working alongside engineering teams to influence design from an operations perspective

  • Aiding S&MA activities and products development from a flight operations perspective

  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in related field

  • 5-10 years’ experience in flight operations, EVA development, EVA engineering, or similar roles

  • Experience presenting critical information to senior managers or external advisors

  • 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.)

About Axiom Space

Axiom Space is a private space exploration company that aims to build the world's first commercial space station. The company was founded in 2016 by Michael Suffredini, who previously served as the manager of the International Space Station program at NASA. Axiom Space plans to launch its first module to the International Space Station in 2020, and eventually detach it to form the core of its own space station. The company has partnerships with major aerospace companies such as Boeing and SpaceX.
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