Axiom Space

System Performance Engineer

Axiom Space$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced degrees preferred for higher levels.
  • 2-16 years of relevant experience depending on level; equivalent combinations of education and experience accepted.
  • Proven ability to present technical data to diverse audiences effectively.
  • Strong skills in Python and SQL for data management and analysis.
  • Experience in systems engineering and space flight systems development.

Responsibilities

  • Implement performance analysis metrics for EVA program.
  • Track key metrics of spacesuit performance, including mass and power consumption.
  • Analyze test data to inform system performance metrics.
  • Develop tools for analyzing and visualizing data.
  • Ensure metrics are updated and integrate analysis for NASA deliveries.
  • Communicate project status and issues to stakeholders.
  • Maintain agile project management practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing sector.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and systems.
  • A chance to contribute significantly to space exploration initiatives.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced System Performance Engineer to support the EVA SE&I team. The System Performance Analyst will be responsible for assessing, tracking, and reporting overall system performance of the EVA spacesuit.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implement integrated system performance analysis metrics for the Axiom EVA program.
  • Identify and track key technical performance metrics that demonstrate the Axiom space suit's performance, such as system mass and power consumption.
  • Contribute to management, organization, and analysis of test data to inform system metrics.
  • Develop and implement tooling to perform analysis of test data
  • Develop and implement mechanisms for maturing these metrics as system fidelity increases.
  • Collaborate across the organization to ensure system metrics are up to date, and coordinate integration of analysis products for NASA delivery.
  • Create and maintain system performance dashboards and other data visualization tools.
  • 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
  • Experience presenting technical data to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with using python, and SQL to manage, organize, and query large volumes of data.
  • Experience with using python to develop tooling for performing analysis
  • Experience performing engineering analyses, including but not limited to mass analysis, consumables analysis, thermal analysis, power systems analysis, etc.
  • Experience in systems engineering and space flight system development
  • Experience leading design trades and performance assessments
  • 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.


Level II
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field (ABET-accredited preferred), required across all levels.
  • 2-6 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Level III
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field (ABET-accredited preferred), required across all levels.
  • 4-9 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


Level IV
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, preferred for Levels II-V and strongly preferred for Levels VI-VII.
  • 7-12 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Level V
  • Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, preferred for Levels II-V and strongly preferred for Levels VI-VII.
  • 10-16 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


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.
Learn more about Axiom Space

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