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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.\nAxiom 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 Avionics Senior Technical Lead 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.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nWe are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Avionics Senior Technical Lead to develop avionics for the next generation space hardware. This position directly supports the nation’s ambitions of landing the first woman and next man on the surface of the moon.\nKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nProvide technical oversight of program-wide avionics functions and design to support Axiom’s EVA System as it evolves from development to production and testing.\nCoordinate and plan tasks with Avionics Team to meet program development plan and schedule.\nCollaborate with the Office Chief Engineer to provide Avionics support on EVA system.\nProvide mentorship to engineering staff as part of the Power Avionics and Controls team.\nManage the overall avionics architecture and drive sound technical decision making.\nParticipate in all aspects of avionics development from design to certification and flight.\nDesign spaceflight rated PCBs for critical life support systems. \nDesign instruments including FPGAs, microprocessors, power, and analog components.\nServe as the motive force for pushing designs through the development lifecycle.\nManage and communicate project progress, status, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.\nBuild and test prototype and spaceflight hardware.\nPrepare documentation for design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, and testing.\nPerform additional job duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nTo 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.\nEducation & Experience\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering with 15+ years of experience\nComfortable driving forward and delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments\nAbility to communicate and problem-solve proactively\nPreferred\nExperience with high-speed digital circuits\nExperience with spaceflight or harsh environment rated electronics\nExperience with NASA or DOD requirements and regulations\nGrit\nPassion for space and the mission\nExhibits a growth mindset and actively seeks out challenges\nDisplays perseverance and an ability to overcome obstacles\nResourcefulness, adaptability, and self-motivation\nSkills\nExecutes priorities with precision and pace\nHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally\nTech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with an active communication style\nCompetencies:\nEmbody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:\nAccountability\nSense of Urgency\nExtreme Ownership\nExecution and Delivery\nEfficiency\nEffectiveness\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.\nRequirements\nMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position\nMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)\nMay require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)\nEquipment and Machines\nStandard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)\nAxiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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