Suits Verification and Validation Engineer

Job Title

Suits Verification and Validation Engineer (Suits Test Engineer)

We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Suits Test Engineer (SME) who will primarily be responsible for leading major testing campaigns for the AxEVA System. This position reports to the EVA Systems Engineering and Integration Manager.
This role is onsite and will be based at our Gemini facility.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement spacesuit verification and validation activities.
• Define system, subsystem, and component verification approaches.
• Define verification requirements.
• Allocate verifications to verification activities.
• Plan and coordinate implementation of activities.
• Draft closure notices to perform verification close‑out.
• Define and manage integrated Verification & Validation (V&V) test plans, procedures, and schedules across all engineering teams.
• Define and coordinate verification requirements for suppliers as part of the integrated V&V plan.
• Collaborate with spacesuit system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution.
• Prepare test plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners.
• Capture evidence from completed verification activities to create verification closure notices and coordinate requirement close‑out.
• Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related).
• Minimum 9+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in testing, V&V, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the full verification life cycle from concept to planning, coordination, execution, and close‑out activities.
• Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired, and related testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles. Preference for space suits experience.
• Strong attention to detail while appreciating the big picture of complex and ambitious projects.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision‑makers and technical audiences.
• Experience in startup organizations is a plus.
• INCOSE CSEP preferred.

• 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.
• Support Agile development, architecture, and scrum implementation, using Jira, JAMA, and Confluence.

• Accountability
• Technical rigor
• Execution discipline
• Pride of delivery

Generally an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task. May involve support of 24/7 test operations at test facilities.

• 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, 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.