Radio Communications Engineering Manager

## Radio Communications Engineering Manager Apply:
Houston:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR100722

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

For more information about Axiom Space,  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
** Manager, Radio Communications
** who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
** POSITION SUMMARY
** Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy
** Manager, Radio Communications**, who leads the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced radio frequency (RF) communication systems supporting aerospace and defense platforms.

The role manages a team of engineers responsible for RF architecture, wireless communication technologies, system performance, and regulatory compliance. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance communication solutions for airborne, spaceborne, and ground-based applications. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in RF systems with strong leadership, project management, and customer engagement skills. This role drives innovation, technical excellence, and successful program execution in a fast-paced aerospace environment.  

This position blends people leadership with hands-on technical insight to advance an industry benchmark Radio Communications organization.  
** KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*
* · Lead the design, development, integration, and deployment of RF communication systems for aerospace, defense, satellite, and airborne platforms.
· Manage and mentor a team of RF, systems, and communications engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
· Define RF system architecture, requirements, and performance specifications to meet mission and customer objectives.
· Oversee system-level analysis, modeling, simulation, testing, and validation of RF communication solutions.
· Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, government, spectrum management, and regulatory standards.
· Collaborate with program management, engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
· Drive technical reviews, risk assessments, trade studies, and root-cause investigations to ensure program success.
· Manage project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and technical deliverables across multiple programs.
· Support business development activities, including proposal development, customer presentations, and technical roadmap planning.
· Evaluate emerging RF, wireless, satellite communications, and electronic warfare technologies to identify innovative opportunities.
· Oversee laboratory, field, flight, and environmental testing activities and ensure successful system qualification.
· Promote continuous improvement, quality, safety, and engineering best practices…