Axiom Space

Systems Safety Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Proven experience in developing and reviewing hazard analyses and safety assessments
  • Skilled in analyzing flight systems to identify and mitigate hazards
  • Experience in planning and performing analyses with accurate reporting
  • Capacity to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
  • Strong judgment for proactive problem-solving and tackling challenges
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with a focus on tight deadlines and quality outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Conduct system-level hazard analysis for Axiom Station and related systems
  • Perform safety analyses and document findings across multiple frameworks
  • Generate hazard reports and maintain safety documentation
  • Define and oversee implementation of system-level control strategies
  • Support Safety Working Groups and Safety Review meetings
  • Coordinate with verification and validation teams to ensure safety testing
  • Analyze anomalies and track resolutions for safety compliance
  • Communicate project progress and potential issues to stakeholders
  • Implement agile project management methodologies throughout projects
  • Support various Axiom programs as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field with a focus on space exploration
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment fostering teamwork
  • Access to continuous learning and growth opportunities
  • Involvement in meaningful projects impacting both Earth and space
  • Flexible work hours, including evening and weekend options as needed
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy System Safety Engineer, who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conducting system level hazard analysis for the Axiom Station, Axiom Exploration Extravehicular Activity System (AxEVAS) or payloads on Private Astronaut Missions to the International Space Station (ISS)
  • Conducting Safety Analyses and documenting results (Preliminary Hazards Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Hazard Tracking, Functional Hazard, Fault Tree, and Safety Assessments)
  • Generation of Hazard Reports
  • Assist with the definition and maintenance of system level control strategies, including Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) strategies, hazardous mitigation, and system
  • Participate in and support the System Safety Working Groups, Safety Review Panels, Technical Interchange and Change Review Board meetings
  • Coordinating with verification and validation (V&V) personnel to ensure safety-critical requirements are tested at an acceptable level of rigor
  • Perform anomaly and nonconformance analysis, tracking and resolution verification
  • Develop S&MA reports/presentations to S&MA and program leadership
  • Provide support to all Axiom programs as required
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 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, 2+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience developing and reviewing hazard analyses, fault trees, and safety assessments
  • Analyzing and evaluating flight systems to identify hazards and propose actions to mitigate hazards
  • Planning, performing analyses, and reporting results
  • 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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