Flight Software Operations Manager (DevOps / DevSecOps)

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. 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.

Axiom 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 DevSecOps Manager 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy e xperienced DevSecOps Manager with deep expertise in leading technical team to deliver modern, containerized platforms deployed across multiple environments. This DevSecOps Manager will be responsible for leading a team that builds and maintains secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems and integrate security into all phases of the software development lifecycle for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX. Candidates with a solid foundation in container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and security compliance, particularly within regulated or high-security environments. are encouraged to apply.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute the organization's DevSecOps strategy and roadmap

Lead, mentor, and manage DevSecOps engineers and cross-functional teams

Foster a culture of security, automation, and continuous improvement

Partner with engineering, security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align objectives

Define team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics

Integrate security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines

Automate security testing, code scanning, and compliance validation

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security best practices

Standardize deployment and release management processes

Oversee application security testing, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container and image scanning, and secrets detection

Coordinate vulnerability remediation with development teams

Manage security risk assessments and threat modeling activities

Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

Perform additional job duties as assigned

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 Computer Engineering, or related field

10+ years' experience in software development, preferably in aerospace

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software

Experience with secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem environments

Experience implementing cloud security controls and monitoring

Familiarity managing container security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Experience ensuring secure configuration management and hardening

Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM) best practices

Experiencing automating DevSecOps tools and optimizing developer experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field; 10+ years' experience in software development, preferably in aerospace. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software

Experience with secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem environments

Experience implementing cloud security controls and monitoring

Familiarity managing container security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Experience ensuring secure configuration management and hardening

Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM) best practices

Experiencing automating DevSecOps tools and optimizing developer experience

Familiarity compliance with applicable standards and regulations such as HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP, ITAR/REAR

Exposure to software development in Linux environments

Experience developing incident responses and recovery processes

Experience with CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded devices and RTOS

Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Core Skills

Passion for space and the mission

Entrepreneurial, growth mindset

High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally

Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Accountability

Technical Rigor

Execution Discipline

Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

This 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

Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

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)

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

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.