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 Full-Stack Software 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 an enthusiastic, motivated, fast-learning Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the AxEVA Mission Integration, Operations, and Training team. The engineer will bring an independent and creative problem-solving skillset, working on a variety of projects that will increase team effectiveness, improve training outcomes and timelines, and reduce information access costs to Axiom EVA flight controllers. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain the teams premier training and operations 3d web-application.

• Process and manage an up-to-date library of 3d assets, training videos, and documentation, including development of workflow automation tools.

• Maintain industry best-practice security features to protect sensitive information.

• Develop new desktop applications to deliver information faster, more effectively, and more intuitively to operations personnel.

• Integrate AxEVA software products with major customers including NASA, multinational space agencies, and/or other commercial space companies.

• Assist as needed with engineering development work across a wide array of disciplines such as hardware simulation, flight software integration.

• Must be familiar or willing to learn languages such as C, C++, or C# or others to augment the team.

• Manage and build training electronics hardware and support space suit testing and training as needed.

• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.

• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.

• Perform 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or similar

• One or more years of experience

• Preferred: experience in work environments in the human spaceflight engineering field

• 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

• Must be proficient with JavaScript React/ Three.js web development

• Proficient with FastAPI,  PostgreSQL databases, or similar

• Proficient with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) deployment pipeline tools such as GitLab, Docker, Flux, and Kubernetes

• Proficient with backend languages such as Python.

• Executes priorities with precision and pace

• High 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. 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.