AI&T Engineering Support Specialist

Location: Houston

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Axiom Space is the commercial leader in human spaceflight and on-orbit research & manufacturing services, steered by a team of experts and guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. Axiom provides unprecedented access to the International Space Station today while building and operating its successor – the world’s first international commercial space station – to improve life on Earth and foster possibilities beyond it. 

Axiom Space was chosen by NASA to develop its next-generation astronaut spacesuits and tools for the Artemis lunar missions. These new spacesuits and tools built by Axiom Space will provide astronauts with advanced capabilities for space exploration, while providing commercially developed human systems needed to access, live, and work in microgravity as well as on and around the Moon.

Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic AI&T Engineering Support Specialist who is preoccupied with big questions: Where do we go from here? What are the limits of innovation and exploration? How do we continue to evolve as a species?

POSITION SUMMARY

Our team is looking for an energetic and dynamic AI&T Engineering Support Specialist who will primarily be responsible for supporting Axiom’s Extravehicular Activity (EVA) team in developing and maintaining detailed work instructions and procedures that document specifications for the assembly, integration, and testing of training and flight spacesuit and tools hardware. Will perform other duties as need to ensure production and project schedules are developed and maintained. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about customer service and excels at problem solving. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the AI&T Manager, responsible engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts to develop processes and procedures for the assembly, integration, and testing of hardware
• Review, interpret and effectively communicate technical requirements and instructions in accordance with engineering drawings, procedures, specifications, observation of production methods, etc. to develop task specific and technically accurate manufacturing work instructions and procedures
• Responsible for work instructions/procedures throughout the entire document life cycle (i.e., generation, release, maintenance/update, and retirement)
• 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’s Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Project management experience, preferred
• 10 years’ experience in aerospace industry, processes and practices strongly preferred
• 5 years experience in technical writing strongly preferred
• Ability to analyze complex data and create detailed steps for the end-user to successfully interpret and execute the requirements outlined in the work instruction/procedure
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment desired
• Experience with Jira and Confluence desired, but not required
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet tight deadlines and quality objectives
• Highly proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core 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
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements 

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• 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.