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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, visit www.axiomspace.com.\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 dynamicFlight Software Engineer 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.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nSince Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Flight Software Engineer, who will primarily be responsible for designing and developing flight software for the Axiom Space Station. This position reports to Flight Software Team Lead. This role is onsite in Webster, TX and will be based at our Space Station Development Facility.\nKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nWork with a team to design, develop, and test embedded flight software\n\nDesign, develop, test, integrate, and deploy software solutions\n\nCollaborate with subsystem engineers such as propulsion, environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS), guidance navigation and control (GN&C), networks, datalinks, power, and other flight systems\n\nGive and receive productive feedback during collaboration and in design and code reviews\n\nExecute test plans and procedures in Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and support test automation platforms to facilitate CI/CD initiatives\n\nCollaborate effectively with avionics engineers to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions into real-time software\n\nSupport milestone reviews such as PDR, CDR, and SDR\n\nPerform additional job duties as assigned\n\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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical\n\nEngineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or another related technical discipline\n\n5+ years’ experience developing code in languages such as C, C++, Rust, and Python in a Linux environment, VxWorks, or other RTOS\n\nExperience with git distro (such as gitlab) and CI/CD tools\n\nPrefer experience with spaceflight or other safety critical systems\n\nFamiliar with containerization supporting Continuous Development/Continuous\n\nIntegration pipelines on Linux Systems\n\nExperience working with protocols such as Serial, modbus, UDP, and TCP\n\nTrack record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments\n\nUses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges\n\nDemonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results\n\nCore Skills\nPassion for space and the mission\n\nEntrepreneurial, growth mindset\n\nHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally\n\nTech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster\n\nCore Competencies:\nEmbody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:\nAccountability\n\nTechnical Rigor\n\nExecution Discipline\n\nPride of Delivery\n\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\n\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised\n\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position\n\nMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones\n\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)\n\nMay require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)\n\nEquipment and Machines\n\nStandard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)\n\nAxiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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