Axiom Space · 20 hours ago
AxEVA Production Manager
Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxiom Space is a leading provider of human spaceflight services and is seeking an AxEVA Production Manager to aid in the build, test, qualification, and launch of EVA hardware. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills to manage production schedules and ensure timely delivery of high-quality space suit products.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the primary Production contact for the overall execution of the AxEVA from final design, through build, test, launch, and activation
Identify efficiencies in assembly, integration, and test to support final product delivery on time and in budget
Aids in strategy, infrastructure development, resource planning, and operations in support of the Axiom Suit
Manages lab and production teams’ schedules, escalation of issues, across multiple production functions (manufacturing, assembly, test, etc)
Communicates to upper management and other Production leads on the status and impediments for building AxEVA Suit
Generate priority work plans and lead technical conflict resolution
Help mature organization through development of standard workflow
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, and 10 years of similar industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with building and maintaining spaceflight hardware in a Production environment
Experience managing multiple projects in a team environment
Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
Proficient in a variety of project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.) and techniques (agile, waterfall)
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
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)
Preferred
5+ years' experience running a high quality, aerospace production facility
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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