Lead Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer at Axiom Space in Houston, TX

Axiom Space is the commercial leader in human spaceflight and on-orbit research & manufacturing services, steered by a team of experts and guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. Axiom provides unprecedented access to the International Space Station today while building and operating its successor – the world’s first international commercial space station – to improve life on Earth and foster possibilities beyond it.

Our mission-driven team is seeking bold and dynamic engineers who are preoccupied with big questions: Where do we go from here? What are the limits of innovation and exploration? How do we continue to evolve as a species?

This position will work on-site at our headquarters in Houston, Texas where the Lead Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer will work in a collaborative engineering team environment of design and analysis support for guidance, navigation and control for space vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work in a collaborative engineering team environment to produce GNC systems for a commercial human spaceflight module

· Responsible for design, development, testing, certification, and operation of human-rated commercial spacecraft GNC system

· Perform trade studies for technical solutions, including make/buy recommendations

· Develop interface control documentation for connection to the International Space Station

· DDT&E and operation of GNC systems

· Perform parametric sizing and determine optimal configurations for varying design inputs

· Resolve problems encountered in testing and verification processes

· Drive team to a successful launch and integration to the ISS by 2024

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

· 15+ years working in systems engineering

· B.S. in Engineering, Math or Science required (graduate degree preferred)

· 7+ years of experience in management/leading teams

· Demonstrable mastery/success designing, developing, testing, and verifying spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems

· Experience with simulation and modeling, 6DOF Trajectory Design, Monte Carlo analysis, Phase controllers, PID controllers, IMU/S, GPS, Star Trackers, Optical navigation, Relative Navigation techniques, C++ Programing, Trick, Chronos simulation, and integrated performance analysis

Skills

· Proven ability to lead technical teams

· Ability to balance work assignments across team members

· Perform employee performance appraisals and develop annual development plans and mentor team members

· Ability to lead a team to produce results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

· Assist HR Hiring Manager with job requisitions and candidate interviews and assessments

Disposition

· Entrepreneurial mindset, eager to solve problems and identify original opportunities

· Shows commitment to inspiring and mentoring others

· Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment

· Can balance speed of innovation with the rigors and discipline required of human spaceflight

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and presentations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits the organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity

· Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods

· Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources

· Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment