EVA Mission Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer

About the Company

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that 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. Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

About the Role

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Mission, Integration, Operations, and Training Engineer to join our mission-driven team. This role will primarily support Axiom’s EVA Program with xEVAS-related operations training products development, flight operations interfacing, model and simulation development, and overall mission integration tasks. The ideal candidate is passionate about EVA/space suits, takes initiative in problem-solving, and thrives in a high-accountability environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily activities of the AxEVA Program Mission Integration, Operations, and Training team.
• Generate and maintain Axiom EVA flight operations training products.
• Work alongside engineering teams to influence design from an operations perspective.
• Aid Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) activities and products development from a flight operations perspective.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in flight operations, EVA development, EVA engineering, or similar roles.
• Experience presenting critical information to senior managers or external advisors.
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and proactively solve problems.
• Strong organizational skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
• This position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, ITAR, or EAR. Final candidates may undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access, which is a condition of employment.

Skills

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Technical problem-solving using systems and tools to work smarter and faster.
• Core competencies: Accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery.

Work Environment

• Generally an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• 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).
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.).