Axiom Space

Verification and Validation Engineer

Axiom Space$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering or related discipline
  • 9+ years of engineering experience including 3 years in Verification and Validation (V&V)
  • Full V&V life cycle experience from planning to close-out
  • Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs and spacesuit testing preferred
  • Strong detail orientation with an appreciation for complex projects
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and senior audiences
  • Start-up organization experience a plus
  • INCOSE CSEP certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement spacesuit V&V activities and approaches
  • Define and manage integrated V&V test plans and schedules
  • Coordinate verification requirements for suppliers
  • Collaborate with engineers and program personnel for V&V
  • Prepare verification plans and presentations for stakeholders
  • Capture evidence for verification activities and coordinate close-outs
  • Perform additional systems engineering tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Onsite role based at SSDF facility
  • Support for Agile development and related tools
  • Exposure to high-stakes space program environments
  • Opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Potential for career growth within a leading space organization
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Verification and Validation who will primarily be responsible for developing verification plans for the Axiom Space Station program. This position reports to SE&I Test and V&V Functional Manager. This role is onsite and will be based at our SSDF facility.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement spacesuit verification and validation activities, including:
    • Defining system, subsystem, and component verification approaches
    • Defining verification requirements
    • Allocating verifications to verification activities
    • Planning and coordinating implementation of activities
    • Draft closure notice to perform verification close-out
  • Define and manage integrated Verification & Validation (V&V test plans, procedures, and schedules across all engineering teams
  • Define and coordinate verification requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan
  • Collaborate with space station system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution
  • Prepare verification plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners
  • Capture evidence from completed verification activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close-out
  • Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary


QUALIFICATIONS:

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 an engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)
  • A minimum of 9+ years engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years in V&V or a combined equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in the full verification life cycle from concept, to planning, coordination, execution, and close-out activities
  • Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired, with related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles. Experience with Space Suits is preferred
  • A strong attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences
  • Experience in Start-up organizations a plus
  • INCOSE CSEP preferred


Core Skills
  • Executes priorities with precision and pace
  • High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
  • Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Support Agile development, architecture, and scrum implementation, using Jira, JAMA, and Confluence


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. May involve support of 24/7 test operations at test facilities.

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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