Spacesuit Project Engineer

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 Spacesuit Project 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 SUMMARY
** We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, Spacesuit Project Engineer who will primarily be responsible for assisting with the scheduling, planning, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within specification. This role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
** KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Leads and/or facilitate all phases of a project including research, design, procurement, assembly, integration, test, operations, etc.
* Develop, track, and manage project forecast, scope, risks, and schedule.
* Responsible for internal collaboration, review, and integration of project procurement activities.
* Provide oversight, guidance and collaboration with internal team departments, general contractors, designers, and vendors to ensure they are staying within project scope, budget, and schedule.
* Review plans, inspect fabricated end items, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations as necessary to assure compliance with established requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
* Facilitate and/or coordinate meetings with project teams as required.
* Track, update, and provide recommendations for and required engineering change orders.
* Identify, manage and communicate project and program related risks.
* Perform additional job duties as assigned.
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* 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 Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
* 5-10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Project management experience
* Experience working with vendors, procurement and legal processes
* 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
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* 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
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