Suits Verification and Validation Engineer

About the Role

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Suits Verification and Validation Engineer to support Extra-vehicular Activities (EVA) Systems Engineering and Integration. This role will lead major testing campaigns for the AxEVA System and reports to the EVA Systems Engineering and Integration Manager. The position is onsite at our Gemini facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement spacesuit verification and validation activities, including:
  • Defining system, subsystem, and component verification approaches
  • Defining verification requirements
  • Allocating verifications to verification activities
  • Planning and coordinating implementation of activities
  • Drafting closure notices to perform verification close-out
• Define and manage integrated Verification & Validation (V&V) test plans, procedures, and schedules across all engineering teams.
• Define and coordinate verification requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan.
• Collaborate with spacesuit system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Prepare test plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners.
• Capture evidence from completed verification activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close-out.
• Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline).
• A minimum of 9+ years of engineering experience with at least 3 years in Testing, V&V, or a combined equivalent of education and experience.
• Experience in the full verification life cycle from concept, to planning, coordination, execution, and close-out activities.
• Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired, with related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, or space vehicles. Experience with Space Suits is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
• Experience in start-up organizations is a plus.
• INCOSE CSEP preferred.

Skills

• Executes priorities with precision and pace.
• High emotional intelligence (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.
• Support Agile development, architecture, and scrum implementation, using Jira, JAMA, and Confluence.

Core Competencies

• Embody core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• May involve support of 24/7 test operations at test facilities.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

• 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.).