Director of Power, Avionics & Controls (PAC) Subsystems

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

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 Director of Power, Avionics and Controls (PAC) Subsystems who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Axiom Space is seeking a Director of Power, Avionics, & Controls (PAC) Subsystem to lead the development, integration, and operation of avionics systems critical to Axiom EVA. This role will oversee teams responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining key space EVA support systems, including navigation, propulsion, communication, and command & data handling. The Director will drive system verification, ensure mission readiness, and push technological advancements while balancing reliability and risk reduction. Additionally, they will manage vendor relationships, optimize manufacturing processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to define and execute development projects on an aggressive schedule.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the Axiom EVA avionics system throughout all stages of integration, from design, production and test all the way through launch and operation.

• Lead the teams that design, develop, test, deploy, and then operate, maintain, and troubleshoot avionics systems that are crucial to EVA operation.

• Lead and work collaboratively with other teams and customers to define the scope of development projects and initial product requirements as new designs move from concept, through prototype, and into production.

• Develop tools and processes to support an unprecedented development schedule.

• Perform design and manufacturing assessments of new designs and drive optimization for manufacturability, quality, and cost.

• Be the lead on system projects including creation, maintenance, and communication of development schedules with sufficient detail to ensure that all assigned personnel are aware of their tasks and deadlines as well as identify internal and external resources required to support the project.

• Develop, execute, and document the avionics system verification on flight and flight-like representative hardware at the component and system-level.

• Push Axiom’s EVA avionics technologies to incorporate leading edge systems and state of the art capabilities whenever appropriate.

• Play a pivotal role in addressing reliability requirements and risk reduction.

• Implement a make vs. buy process for avionics products and components.

• Write Statements of Work and support the management of avionics vendors.

• Supervise avionics personnel development, training and mentoring activities.

• Participate in new program proposals and initiatives 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution

• 15+ years of management experience in NASA/DOD flight hardware development

• Proven leadership managing technical teams of 20+ professionals

• Expertise in Life Support Systems or other Criticality 1 hardware and software development, including rigorous testing protocols

• Extensive experience in formal test and verification activities, including flight software validation

• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

Grit

• Passion for space and the mission

• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

• Perseverance

• Resourceful, adaptable

Skills

• Proactive Leadership

• Software fluency, enabling automation of test or analysis tasks and manipulation of large data sets

• Experience with wire harnesses and associated sub-components

• Experience installing and troubleshooting various electronic sensors and components

• Competence with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together with the ability to assess risk and make design and development decisions without all available data

• Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills

• Strong sense of accountability and integrity with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere

• Executes priorities with precision and pace

• High 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

Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability

• Sense of Urgency

• Extreme Ownership

• Execution and Delivery

• Efficiency

• Effectiveness

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

• 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

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.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.