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

Position: Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Senior Systems Engineer (NASA LTVS Award Contingent)
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. This partnership reflects Axiom Space’s broader mission to build 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 engineer 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 SUMMARYWe are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join Axiom’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program in support of NASA’s LTV Services (LTVS) contract in partnership with Astrolab. The role requires strong problem solving, organizational, time management, and communication skills. Experience in Extravehicular Activities (EVA) and Extravehicular Robotics (EVR) operations and hardware is desired.

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

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCollaborating with subsystem teams who are developing Axiom’s LTVS design.

Providing systems engineering support to define, develop, and verify hardware from one of the primary subsystem teams.

Providing key systems engineering services that define and scope the project:

Concept of operations definition and functional analysis.

Stakeholder and technical requirements definition and management.

Interface definition, analysis, control, and management.

Verification planning, coordination, implementation, and close-out, including testing and analysis-oriented verifications.

Life cycle review coordination and support.

Trade study implementation and management.

Planning and performing testing of both subsystem components and integrated assemblies.

Assisting in the design and development of hardware and software test rigs.

Analyzing data and making recommendations for design improvements.

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

Education & Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in STEM from an accredited institution5-10 years of experience in systems engineering

Familiarity with implementation of NASA Standards, Federal Standards, and/or DOD Standards 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

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.…