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OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

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 **Power Systems Manager** 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 an experienced **Power Systems Manager** with a strong background utilizing electrical engineering principles to design power systems. The position has emphasis on developing and verifying power systems that meet technical requirements. Flexibility will be key as this role and responsibilities could evolve as the program moves through various lifecycle phases.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Lead the team that develops, tests, and certifies power systems hardware that controls Life Support Systems.

+ Establish strong working relationships with Axiom Leadership Team, Systems Engineering, respective internal/external stakeholders, and NASA customers.

+ Lead, collaborate, and conduct program design and safety reviews with internal Axiom development teams and NASA customers for commercial spacesuit development.

+ Provide or lead project management efforts for managing, and mitigating schedule, budget, and risk activities.

+ Write Statements of Work and manage vendors in Level of Effort and Milestone contracts.

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

+ 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 (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline) is required (Master’s preferred)

+ A minimum of 10+ years of management experience in NASA/DOD flight hardware development.

+ Experience leading technical teams larger than 5 people.

+ Experience in Criticality 1 development and testing of power systems.

+ Experience in formal test and verification activities including flight hardware.

+ Experience with Altium PCB design software and SPICE simulation.

+ 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

+ Must have strong verbal communications skills with the ability to speak boldly, clearly, and concisely in groups to communicate important information in a multi-disciplinary team

+ Strong technical writing and documentation skills

+ Have demonstrated the ability to interact with multi-disciplinary teams

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision

+ Must be a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic

+ Must have highly developed coordination and organization skills

+ Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving

+ 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._