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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.\nSoftware Program Performance Engineer IV who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science and technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nAxiom Space is a complex, fast-moving environment, and we’re looking for a resilient, high-energy Software Program Performance Engineer IV to own the quantitative and process backbone of our software program across all five programs and the Station software elements. You will generate and communicate the metrics that leadership and the Government rely on to judge progress, cost, schedule, and risk, while guiding the software process to the Software Management Plan and managing the software Integrated Master Schedule and its interface to execution tooling.\nYou will also carry requirements and interface traceability from model through test, and coordinate the release, formal qualification, and documentation events for the Test and Project Support team. The result is a clear, consistent, and auditable view of how our software is performing, from planning through verification.\nKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nAdminister CMMI process metrics for the software program: generate, report, and communicate them to teams and leadership on a regular cadence\nMaintain metric definitions and collection methods so results are deterministic, consistent, and auditable across programs\nServe as process proctor, assessor, and metrics collector for the Software Management Plan, identifying adherence gaps and tracking them to closure\nCollect and maintain process evidence to support CMMI appraisals and customer insight\nManage the software Integrated Master Schedule in the governing tool (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent) across major Axiom programs, keeping schedule and execution reconciled\nImplement and maintain agile project management practices throughout the project lifecycle\nCommunicate progress, status, and emerging risks to stakeholders and leadership\nAssess requirements and keep traceability current from model through verification\nSupport Model Based Systems Engineering by maintaining bidirectional traceability and managing Interface Control Documents\nCoordinate software releases for the Test and Project Support team, including Run-For-Record events and Release Reports\nSupport Formal Qualification Testing and related safety assurance activities, aligned to certification and verification gates\nCoordinate software team training, tracking currency and completion\nPerform other 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\n Required\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience\nDemonstrated experience managing an Integrated Master Schedule in a large-program toolset such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project on a complex, multi-team program\nWorking knowledge of CMMI process metrics and software process assurance\nExperience with requirements management and traceability, and familiarity with MBSE and Interface Control Documents\nExperience coordinating formal test, release, or configuration events, including the associated records and documentation\nStrong data discipline, with the ability to turn program data into clear, decision-ready status\nTrack record of getting things done in ambiguous, fast-moving environments\nSound judgment and a proactive, positive approach to solving hard problems\nStrong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results\n Preferred\nAerospace or human spaceflight program experience in flight or ground software\nFamiliarity with NPR 7150.2 (software engineering requirements) and NASA-STD-8739.8 (software assurance)\nExperience with Jira in a schedule-integrated workflow\nPrior CMMI appraisal participation and exposure to safety-critical software verification and certification\nCore Skills\nPassion for space and the mission\nEntrepreneurial, growth mindset\nHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally\nTech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster\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\nTechnical Rigor\nExecution Discipline\nPride of Delivery\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.\nRequirements\nThis 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.\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised\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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