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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 dynamic Senior 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 Senior Software Engineer, a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic aerospace team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software within the GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Space Suits avionics team. You will be working closely with the hardware developing team on advanced test and measurement systems, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and systems simulation.\nThis position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on the interaction between software and hardware.\nKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nArchitect, design, implement, test, and document software solutions.\n\nPerform full lifecycle of software development from design through implementation and deployment.\n\nDevelop robust, well architected and reliable software, typically in C/C++ Python on Linux.\n\nPromote best practices in software engineering such as test-driven development, up-front design, code review and unit testing.\n\nConduct peer reviews, oversee merge requests, foster a culture of technical excellence, while driving continuous improvement.\n\nCreate and maintain technical design documentation, data models, and process models.\n\nPerform system analysis, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and problem resolution.\n\nContribute to system verification and validation.\n\nCollaborate with stakeholders across project and NASA to ensure successful delivery of GSE Systems.\n\nLead and conduct program design and safety reviews with internal Axiom development teams and NASA customers for commercial spacesuit development.\n\nSupport project management efforts.\n\nCommunicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.\n\nImplement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.\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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s or master’s in computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.\n\nA minimum of 10 years of professional experience.\n\nProficiency with version control (Git), build systems, and continuous integration pipelines.\n\nExperience in unit testing, software-hardware integration testing, and formal verification activities, preferred experience in flight software certification.\n\nExperience in software safety reviews.\n\nTrack record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.\n\nUses good judgement to solve problems proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.\n\nProven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.\n\nPassion for space and the mission.\n\nThis role calls for Perseverance, Resourcefulness, Adaptable and Grit.\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\nTechnical expertise in:\n\nProgramming languages like C/C++ , python, LabVIEW along with strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and application performance optimization.\n\nExperience in working with TCP/IP based communication on Sockets and ZeroMQ.\n\nExperience with version control systems (Git, GitLab), within continuous integration pipelines.\n\nDemonstrated success in taking software through the entire software development lifecycle.\n\nProficiency in software design principles, code architecture patterns, and development methodologies.\n\nStrong understanding of software verification, validation, and documentation practices.\n\nDemonstrated experience in applying security best practices.\n\nWork within an agile environment.\n\nExperience in presenting complex topics to management and other stakeholders.\n\nStrong technical writing and documentation skills.\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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