KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement an overall reliability engineering strategy, including specific practices, processes, and a reliability growth plan for components and systems.
Lead a team of Reliability Engineers in successfully implementing requirements and program deliverable milestones
Provide effective project planning and leadership specific to the Reliability team and for other aspects of the S&MA program where applicable
Work in a collaborative engineering team environment and progress a positive safety culture
Lead, develop and present Reliability Analysis results to achieve program goals and objectives
Responsible for end-to-end system reliability analysis (MTBF, PRA, FMEA, CIL, Reliability Test Criteria) and products
Lead and conduct Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) in support of design trades and risk-informed decisions throughout the program's life cycle
Lead the development and implementation of accurate Reliability data management systems/records
Develop and represent Reliability Analysis reports/presentations to management and other S&MA teams as necessary
Conduct performance management functions to advance the reliability teams skill set to achieve the organization objectives
Collaborate with engineering and subsystem teams to implement integrated reliability analyses.
Prepare technical documentation and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners
Communicate analysis progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and management
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)
10+ years of direct experience in spacecraft reliability-focused activities, including statistical process control, modeling/prediction with a minimum of 3-5 years as a manager.
Related experience in the reliability predictions for new designs of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems is desired.
Experience in analyzing and processing flight hardware failure data to calculate or refine product reliability metrics and recommend improvement measures.
A broad background in space systems engineering, including an understanding of space vehicle design, space system architecture development, ground systems support, payloads, and space missions and operations development.
Detailed knowledge of spaceflight subsystems and functions, preferably human spaceflight related.
Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired.
Track record of delivering products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Proactive in finding solutions
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
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.
