KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, schedule, coordinate and manage assigned engineering project
Develop and maintain project requirements, and ensure their implementation into design
Create and maintain a project schedule
Identify and manage project risk
Manage technical product team, assigning project work scope to team members
Be capable of solving cross cutting engineering issues for assigned engineering project
Maintain and communicate status of assigned engineering project, issues, and schedule to leadership
Manage procurement requests within the approved budget for assigned scope
Review supplier technical submittals for conformance within assigned scope, coordinating with Supply Chain on sourcing questions
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure products meet rigorous NASA standards, FAA regulations, and quality safety requirements
Perform other 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 Mechanical Engineering or related field and 0- 2 years’ experience leading Engineering projects
Technical understanding in Mechanical Engineering
Spaceflight hardware design background preferred
Experience working with NASA requirements and contractual agreements and spaceflight hardware development and certification preferred
Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.)
Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling software or similar computer aided design tool preferred
Experience with PDM software such as SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM) or similar preferred
Experience with project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6)
Experience with Atlassian suite preferred
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to solve problems 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.)
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.
