Manager, Electrical Power Systems

Overview

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow.

Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

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 Manager, Electrical Power Systems who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Position Summary

Axiom Space is building the next generation of human spaceflight systems, and power is at the heart of every one of them. As Manager, Electrical Power Systems, you will lead the team that designs, qualifies, and supports the power architecture for our crewed vehicles and space station hardware, from early concept through production and on-orbit operations.

You will manage a team of engineers while staying close enough to the technical work to make sound design calls. You will partner with Avionics, Integration & Test, and program leadership to understand their needs and constraints, then deliver power systems that meet customer requirements, safety standards, and schedule. This is a role for someone who wants to build a best-in-class Electrical Power Systems organization, not just maintain one.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of electrical power engineers, including performance management, hiring, and career growth
• Provide technical direction across the design, development, qualification, and production lifecycle
• Ensure all power system designs meet aerospace regulations, industry standards, and customer requirements for safety, quality, reliability, and mission assurance
• Establish common processes, procedures, and standards for electrical power system development across the company
• Plan resources, workload, and budgets across multiple programs, and set priorities with program and functional partners
• Manage technical risk and drive issues to resolution in fast-moving, ambiguous situations
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that raise reliability, manufacturability, efficiency, and cost competitiveness
• Remove obstacles so your team has the tools, resources, and support to do their best work
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Networks, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or other high-reliability industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience supporting the design, development, qualification, and production of aerospace, spacecraft, or mission-critical power systems
• Strong knowledge of applicable aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance practices
• Uses good judgment to proactively solve complex technical and organizational challenges with positive business and program outcomes
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience interfacing effectively with customers, suppliers, executives, and cross-functional teams
• Experience mentoring, developing, and retaining engineering talent while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Preferred Qualifications

• Human spaceflight or crewed vehicle experience
• Experience with high voltage DC distribution, solid state power controllers, and arc and fault protection in a spacecraft context
• Experience with grounding, bonding, isolation architecture, and EMC control programs, including MIL-STD-461 test campaigns
• Experience with energy storage systems and their integration into a regulated bus
• Experience with orbital replaceable unit design, sparing strategy, and on orbit maintenance concepts
• INCOSE certification, or an equivalent demonstrated systems engineering practice

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.)