Manager, Systems Engineering

About the role

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that empower civilization to transcend Earth. This role is for a resilient, high-energy Manager, Systems Engineering who will lead the systems engineering team, oversee SE methodology application, requirements management, and technical integration activities. The Manager drives adoption of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and ensures consistency in SE processes across programs, serving as a technical point of contact for systems engineering deliverables and coordinating with other engineering disciplines and program leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads the systems engineering team, overseeing requirements management, system architecture, and integration strategy
• Owns accountability for systems engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with program requirements and performance objectives
• Develops and manages budgets, resource plans, and staffing strategies for systems engineering initiatives
• Conducts performance evaluations, career development, and mentorship for systems engineering personnel
• Partners with cross-functional and executive leadership to align systems engineering strategy with program and business goals
• Oversees resolution of complex system integration, verification, and validation challenges
• Establishes and enforces systems engineering processes, standards, and regulatory compliance
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for the systems engineering team
• Represents systems engineering in program reviews, executive briefings, and stakeholder meetings
• Champions continuous improvement and maturity of systems engineering practices across the organization
• Communicates project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implements and maintains agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Performs additional job duties as assigned

Requirements

• 8+ years of systems engineering (SE) experience alongside 3+ years of formal SE team management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or a related technical field, required
• Master’s degree in systems engineering or an MBA, preferred
• 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
• 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
• Embody core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork
• 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, 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.

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can 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.)