POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Flight Software Architect with deep technical expertise in systems-level thinking and a background in aerospace domain knowledge who will be responsible for architecting our aerospace software applications for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX.Candidates with a solid foundation in translating mission requirements into software architecture are encouraged to apply.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define flight software architectures to build robust real-time safety-critical software systems.

• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs and lead verification, to ensure software products meet requirements and safety-critical standards.

• Oversee development of fault tolerant flight software responsible for the overall command and control of an autonomous space vehicle.

• Oversee efforts to integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutions.

• Lead and contribute to technical documentation for architecture, design, verification plans.

• This is a technical leadership role with no direct reports.

• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.

• Implement and maintain 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 15+ years9 experience in mission critical software development, preferably in aerospace.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience designing, deploying and supporting flight control systems (or similar complexity).

• Experience in development of real-time embedded system, including system design, analysis, development, implementation, integration, verification, qualification, and release.

• Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software.

• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.

• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.

Skills

• Familiarity with embedded systems architectures (bare-metal & RTOS-based systems)

• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

• Understanding of C/C++, Rust for safety-critical systems

• Familiarity with flight software design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, UAVs, or avionics

• Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP

• Familiarity with spacecraft communications protocols is preferred

• Knowledge of redundancy management & high-reliability architectures

• Exposure to software development in Linux environments

• Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs

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

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

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

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

• 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.)