Software Project Engineer

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. 

 

SUMMARY:  Our robust Software Development Team is seeking a bold and dynamic Software Project Engineer who will help execute our Scrum/Plan-Driven software management plan.  This position reports to the Software Team Lead.  The role is onsite and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility in Webster Texas. 

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and/or facilitates all phases of the project – research, design, procurement, development, integration, test, operations, etc., in alignment with our core value of leading.
• Develops, tracks, and manages project forecast, scope, risks, and schedule for all projects assigned.
• Responsible for internal collaboration, review, and integration of project development, in alignment with our core value of together.
• Provides oversight, guidance and collaboration with internal team departments, general contractors, designers, vendors to ensure they are staying within project scope, budget, and schedule, demonstrating our competency of organization support.
• Review plans, inspects software development artifacts, fosters plan/process continuous improvement, and provides recommendations as necessary to assure compliance with established requirements, regulations, guidelines, and procedures, in alignment with our core value of integrity.
• Facilitates and/or coordinates all meetings with project teams – design/test teams, architects, contractors, quality, safety, under a CMMI 3.0 Level 3+ development environment.
• Monitors/reports/makes recommendations for ongoing development projects, demonstrating our competency of communications.
• Identification, management and communication of project and program-related risks.
• Knowledge of software embedded systems project management is highly desired.
• Experience with regulated industries/domains highly desired.

 

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 computer science or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in software development project management and/or leading SW Dev Teams using Agile and Plan-Driven related frameworks
• Technical, functional, and/or project lead experience in systems engineering or a related technical field
• Experience with the following Software Development Phases, Skills or Artifacts: Requirements Analysis, System Design, Software Design, Integration and Testing, Documentation, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Compliance and Regulation.
• Experience with spacecraft design and human system integration a plus
• Agile/Project Management certifications highly desired

 

Essential Functions

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.
• Role is 100% on-prem, non-remote.

 

Physical Requirements (For Technicians or others, this may require edits)

• 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).

 

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
• Thrive working in a team environment
• Self-motivated

 

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources
• Teamwork - Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment

 

 

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.