Axiom Space

Manager, Software Test & Project Support

Axiom Space$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable test frameworks
  • Proficiency in Python, C, C++, and Bash
  • Proven leadership ability with successful team guidance
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for innovation in spaceflight software

Responsibilities

  • Direct and lead a team of software engineers in developing the Axiom Software test framework
  • Collaborate with software and hardware teams to identify design improvements
  • Engage with hardware test teams as necessary
  • Participate in yearly reviews for team members
  • Identify areas of automation with the Software Engineering Center
  • Schedule deliverables according to milestones to identify cost and resource savings
  • Communicate project progress to stakeholders and leadership
  • Implement agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge spaceflight environment
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders across disciplines
  • Professional growth in leadership and team management
  • Contributions to innovative projects with significant impact
  • Possibility of influencing the future of aerospace software technology
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Manager for the Test & Project Support team in Software Engineering. This role will be responsible for providing team leadership in support of the software test, validation and verification of the Axiom flight software. This position will work closely with various software developers, systems engineers, software safety, software architects, and other test teams as needed to define the infrastructure for our software test plans and platform.

This role will lead a team of software developers to design and develop systems that meet delivery milestones, schedule, and reduce costs. This position will develop, maintain, and implement processes improvements to assist in product development, team development. Other duties will be assigned as required.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Direct and lead a team of software engineers to design and develop the Axiom Software test framework
  • Collaborate with other software and hardware team to identify improvements to our design
  • Collaborate with hardware test teams as needed
  • Participate and provide input to yearly reviews for team members
  • Collaborate with Axiom's Software Engineering Center to identify areas of automation and technology advancements
  • Schedule deliverables according to milestones and identify opportunities for cost, schedule, and any additional resource savings
  • 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 Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable test frameworks
  • Proficiency in Python, C, C++, and Bash
  • Proven leadership ability, with a track record of successfully guiding software teams
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Passion for innovation and a drive to advance state-of-the-art spaceflight software
  • 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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