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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 Vice President of Technology, Station & Mission Services 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

The **Vice President, Advanced Systems and Technology – Station & Mission Services** serves as a senior technology leader responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of system and technology solutions supporting Axiom’s orbital station operations and mission services. This role leads cross-functional engineering, software, and systems teams to design, integrate, and sustain the technologies that enable safe, reliable, and scalable mission operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. The VP will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, guiding innovation, digital infrastructure, and automation initiatives that enhance mission readiness, operational excellence, and customer experience for both government and commercial partners.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ **Strategic Leadership & Vision**

+ Develop and execute the technology roadmap for Station & Mission Services in alignment with corporate and program objectives.

+ Partner with executive leadership to define and deliver technology capabilities that support current and future orbital missions.

+ Drive innovation and continuous improvement in mission control, communications, and data systems.

+ **Program & Project Oversight**

+ Oversee end-to-end delivery of technology systems that enable station operations, crew management, and mission execution.

+ Lead the development, integration, and certification of hardware and software solutions supporting flight operations and mission readiness.

+ Ensure compliance with NASA and international spaceflight standards, cybersecurity requirements, and ITAR regulations.

+ **Team & Organizational Leadership**

+ Build, mentor, and lead multidisciplinary teams across software engineering, IT infrastructure, systems integration, and data analytics.

+ Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration within a high-performance environment.

+ Manage department budgets, resource allocations, and vendor relationships to optimize performance and cost efficiency.

+ **Technical Execution & Governance**

+ Provide technical oversight for mission-critical systems architecture, ground systems, and real-time data networks.

+ Ensure mission technologies are designed for scalability, redundancy, and resilience to support 24/7 operations.

+ Champion best practices in cybersecurity, digital asset protection, and cloud-based mission support environments.

+ **Stakeholder Engagement**

+ Serve as the key technology liaison between Station & Mission Services and internal/external stakeholders, including NASA, industry partners, and commercial customers.

+ Support business development and customer solution design through technical presentations, proposals, and partnership discussions.

+ 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 in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Systems, or a related technical field; advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.

+ 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical technology environments, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.

+ Proven success leading technology programs for spaceflight operations, ground systems, or spacecraft mission support.

+ Deep understanding of systems engineering, software development life cycles, and integration of flight and ground systems.

+ Demonstrated experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams and complex technology programs with external partners and regulatory oversight.

+ Familiarity with NASA standards, human spaceflight operations, and ITAR/export compliance.

+ Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge technical detail and executive priorities.

+ U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain security clearance may be necessary depending on project assignments.

+ Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

+ Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.

+ Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.

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.

+ 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._