Electrical Labs; HIL​/SIL) Engineering Manager

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, Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL)
** 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, Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL)**, who leads the development, operation, and continuous improvement of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test environments supporting the design, integration, verification, and certification of aerospace systems. This leader drives engineering excellence while ensuring process maturity across the full engineering lifecycle. They partner closely with internal program organizations like avionics, integration and tests to understand their resource needs and constraints and deliver world-class engineering products.  

The role is responsible for managing laboratory infrastructure, test equipment, simulation platforms, and technical teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient validation of avionics, electrical, and embedded systems. The manager partners closely with engineering, program management, and certification stakeholders to execute verification strategies, resolve technical challenges, and meet program milestones. The position drives process excellence, lab modernization, and compliance with aerospace industry standards, while fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, systems engineering expertise, and hands-on experience with complex aerospace test and simulation environments.

This position blends people leadership with hands-on technical insight to advance an industry benchmark Electrical Labs organization.  
** KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*
* · Lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and strategic growth of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) laboratory environments supporting aerospace development programs.
· Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, simulation engineers, lab technicians, and support personnel.
· Define and execute verification and validation (V&V) strategies for avionics, electrical, embedded, and integrated aerospace systems.
· Collaborate with programs on the planning, procurement, installation, calibration, and lifecycle management of lab equipment, test assets, and simulation platforms.
· Establish laboratory team priorities, resource allocation, schedules, and budgets to support program milestones and customer commitments.
· Collaborate with engineering, program management, quality, and certification teams to ensure test readiness and successful system integration.
· Drive development and automation of test frameworks, data…