Lunar Terrain Vehicle; LTV Senior Software Engineer; NASA LTVS Award Contingent

Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Senior Software Engineer (NASA LTVS Award Contingent) Develop and validate flight software for lunar surface exploration vehicles

Location:

Houston

Job Tags:
Software

Axiom Space is collaborating with Astrolab, Inc. to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for future Artemis missions, combining Axiom's advanced AxEMU spacesuit with Astrolab's FLEX rover to enable groundbreaking scientific exploration on the Moon's surface.

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Senior Software Engineer to join Axiom's Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program in support of NASA's LTV Services contract in partnership with Astrolab. The role requires strong problem solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Employment in this role is contingent on Astrolab/Axiom being selected as a winner of NASA's LTVS contract award.

• Perform full lifecycle of software development from design through implementation and deployment.
• Promote best practices in software engineering such as test-driven development, up-front design, code review and unit testing.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation, data models, and process models.
• Perform system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across project and NASA to ensure successful delivery of flight software.
• Assess opportunities and risks, providing data-driven recommendations for strategic technical direction.
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in STEM from an accredited institution
• 5-10 years of experience in software engineering, computer science or related field
• Familiarity with implementation of NASA and/or DOD flight software development
• Experience in unit testing, software-hardware integration testing, and formal verification activities for flight software certification
• Experience in software safety reviews
• 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

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• Perseverance
• Resourceful, adaptable

• 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

• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Extreme Ownership
• Execution and Delivery
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness

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

• 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.

• 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, 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.