Axiom Space · 2 months ago
Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) SME Avionics Engineer (NASA LTVS Award Contingent)
Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxiom Space is collaborating with Astrolab, Inc. to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for future Artemis missions. The role requires a resilient, high-energy Subject Matter Expert (SME) Avionics Engineer to provide technical oversight and manage avionics architecture in support of NASA’s LTV Services contract.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborating with subsystem teams who are developing Axiom’s LTVS design
Providing technical oversight of program-wide avionics functions and design as it evolves from development to production and testing
Coordinating and planning avionics tasks to meet program development plan and schedule
Managing the overall avionics architecture and drive sound technical decision making
Participating in all aspects of avionics development from design to certification and flight
Managing and communicating project progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership
Building and testing prototype and spaceflight hardware
Preparing documentation for design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, and testing
Performing additional job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM from an accredited institution
10-15 years of experience in electrical or computer engineering
Familiarity with implementation of NASA Standards, Federal Standards, and/or DOD Standards
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
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
Perseverance
Resourceful, adaptable
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
Accountability
Sense of Urgency
Extreme Ownership
Execution and Delivery
Efficiency
Effectiveness
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
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)
Company
Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a commercial space station company that connects to the ISS.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
C5 CapitalIBX
2025-03-27Series Unknown
2024-06-07Series Unknown
2023-08-21Series C· $350M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Cirtain
CEO, President Axiom Space
Tejpaul Bhatia
Chief Executive Officer
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