Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, plus ten years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with systems integration
Familiarity with agile methodology and Scrum framework
Proven leadership in project management, stakeholder communication, and conflict resolution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Track record of achieving results in fast-paced environments
Proactive problem-solving skills with sound judgment
Responsibilities
Define integration strategies and schedules for all Station elements
Plan software deliveries to align with program objectives
Develop and maintain integration plans and resolve compatibility issues
Oversee software builds and integration environments
Support system-level testing and validation activities
Partner with the Software Release Manager on release readiness
Identify and escalate software risks to leadership
Track milestones, risks, and dependencies across teams
Serve as the primary contact among various engineering and stakeholder teams
Report software development status to program leadership
Deliver integration plans, Interface Control Documents, and status reports
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Engagement in cutting-edge space technology and missions
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Potential for professional growth and development
Flexible work environment with the possibility of remote work options
Full Job Description
Software Program Integration Lead who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science and technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
Axiom Space is a complex, fast-moving environment, and we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Software Program Integration Lead to serve as the single point of contact for all software across the Station program. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, program management, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination. You will ensure that software deliveries from each Station element team work together to meet program objectives and come together as one integrated system. This is an individual contributor role: you will not manage people directly, but you will orchestrate software delivery across all Station elements.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Define integration strategies and schedules that align with program needs across all Station elements
Plan how software deliveries from each element team fit together to meet program objectives
Develop and maintain integration plans, resolve compatibility issues, and coordinate contingency plans
Oversee software builds and integration environments, maximizing reuse across elements and adapting where needed
Support system-level testing and validation, coordinating V&V activities in accordance with Axiom's V&V plan
Partner with the Software Release Manager on releases and release readiness
Identify software risks early and escalate to leadership for assessment and mitigation
Track milestones, risks, and dependencies; coordinate cross-functional schedules; and escalate potential delays
Serve as the primary point of contact among software engineering, systems engineering, hardware, QA/test, DevSecOps, and other stakeholders, driving issue resolution and leading technical meetings
Report software development and delivery status to program leadership
Deliver integration plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), architecture diagrams, risk registers, and status reports
Other tasks and duties as required
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
Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, plus ten years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with systems integration
Familiarity with agile methodology and the Scrum framework
Proven leadership across project management, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, technical decision-making, risk management, and prioritization
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Track record of getting results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a positive impact on difficult challenges
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results
Preferred
Human spaceflight or aerospace program experience with flight or ground software
Experience managing from a software Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Jira
Familiarity with NPR 7150.2 (NASA Software Engineering Requirements)
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.
