Systems Architect / Engineer (Levels III-V)

About the role

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will 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 of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic System Architect/Engineer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall technical architecture of Axiom Station, ensuring that requirements, interfaces, performance, and design decisions remain aligned from concept through implementation.
• Translate mission, customer, and stakeholder needs into structured system requirements, functional architectures, and integrated technical solutions across hardware, software, and operations.
• Manage trade studies, technical risks, interfaces, and system-level decision making throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain Axiom Station system architecture utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and MagicGrid/OOSEM Frameworks aligned with NASA NPR 7123.
• Collaborate with subsystem design owners using SolidWorks/PDM to ensure architecture alignment with mechanical and electrical constraints.
• Support system decomposition and requirements flow down across engineering disciplines.
• Generate architecture deliverables, trade analyses, and reports for internal technical reviews and program milestones.
• Coordinate closely with subsystem owners, program management, and mission operations to maintain consistent assumptions and integrated behavior.
• Conduct cross-discipline integration to identify risks, dependencies, and emergent system behaviors early in the product lifecycle.
• Support integration and test activities to validate modeled assumptions and compliance.
• Maintain traceability and configuration across concept development, design maturity, verification, and operational deployment.
• Participate in major design reviews and readiness milestones with engineering and customer stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Senior: minimum bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Staff: minimum bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 7 years of experience, or equivalent combination.
• Principal: minimum bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 15+ years of experience, or equivalent combination.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler/CATIA, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect Sparx, Innoslate, or equivalent.
• Expertise in OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or equivalent.
• Experience generating systems engineering artifacts including requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Interface Definition Documents (IDDs), and Concepts of Operations (ConOps).
• Proficiency in Python for modeling, automation, and engineering tools development.
• Strong analytical and cross-disciplinary problem-solving skills.
• Effective technical communication skills.
• Familiarity with Solidworks/PDM or equivalent for configuration control and physical interface evaluation.
• Exposure to NASA Systems Engineering lifecycle processes and milestones (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, FRR).
• Ability to support cost, risk, and schedule integration with technical planning.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Wolfram Mathematica for system modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with mission assurance disciplines: reliability, maintainability, FMEA, and fault management architecture.
• Familiarity with Monte Carlo or probabilistic analyses.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgment to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results.

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission.
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset.
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
• Tech-solutioning using systems and tools to move smarter and faster.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. 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).

Equipment and Machines: Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)