Axiom Space · 16 hours ago
Ground Systems Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAxiom Space is a leading provider of human spaceflight services and is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to contribute to the design, development, testing, and verification of Axiom’s Ground Systems. The role involves working with cross-disciplinary teams and NASA to support mission control operations and private astronaut missions to the International Space Station.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support with the design and development of the Axiom Ground Systems needed to support on-orbit operations, simulations, and network connections to external partners
Support the development, testing, and verification of Axiom Mission Control Centers along with the Ground Segment as a fully integrated system in support of Axiom Segment operations, which includes voice communications, video communications, commanding & telemetry, cyber security, and file transfers
Support the creation of multiple communication pathways to the Axiom Station, including access through MCC-H assets, and an independent path through commercial satellite networks
Support ground systems and be able to learn and configure supporting systems: voice system, video system, command and telemetry databases, network, and partner integration rack
Aid in the development of Axiom Simulator Systems, including a simulated ground systems network that reflects the expected configuration to support missions
Support the integration of Axiom Simulator Systems with other ISS partners, including NASA and SpaceX, to perform and support joint simulations with the ISS and SpaceX Flight Control Team
Consult and collaborate on integrated operations solutions that satisfy mission requirements across functional teams within the organization
Support as a Ground Controller or related flight control discipline to plan, train, and fly real-time Axiom Station missions as part of the operations team at Axiom Space
Develop Ground Systems operations concept, processes, procedures, tools, console support products, group documentation, training, certification, and on-orbit procedures
Collaborate on applicable Axiom Station integration products, including test plans, regulatory documentation, system architecture, and design solutions as related to operations, ground systems, interface definitions, mission timelines, and procedures
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 in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience (minimum 5 years)
Minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in real-time space/mission operations
Experience with network architecture, cyber security, data analytics, and communication systems
Experience with NASA MCC-H systems, TDRSS network, and Commercial Communication systems
CCNA with extensive experience, or CCNP Certifications are a minimum
Experience with HPE Aruba Switches
Experience with the identification and implementation of NIST controls
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
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
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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