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OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic **Senior Manager of Power, Avionics, and Control Systems (PAC)** who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Senior Manager of Power, Avionics, and Control Systems who will lead the design, development, and test of electronics for Axiom’s EVA Spacesuit. The role requires strong problem solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Provide key leadership to a 50+ person team that is responsible for developing critical life support electronics and software

+ Establish strong working relationships across the organization and across external stakeholders

+ Install and maintain project management best practices across the department

+ Provide guidance for hardware and software systems, technical discussions, organization, and architecture development

+ Ensure operational commonality across the department

+ Prepare and deliver presentations to Axiom and NASA management

+ Drive key technical, cost, and schedule decisions to closure

+ Develop and enforce standards of work quality across the department

+ Identify gaps within the department and work to fill them

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 from an accredited college or university in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar discipline

+ 10 - 15 years of experience in engineering and engineering management

+ Experience leading technical teams larger than 10 people

Preferred

+ Experience with space flight hardware, life support systems, electronics used in harsh or extreme environments, or military avionics

+ Extensive leadership experience

+ Project management experience

+ Strong background in electronics design, fabrication, and testing

Grit

+ Passion for space and the mission

+ Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

+ Perseverance

+ Resourceful, adaptable

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

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

+ Sense of Urgency

+ Extreme Ownership

+ Execution and Delivery

+ Efficiency

+ Effectiveness

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

+ Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

+ Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

+ Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

+ 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.)

_Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics._