Requirements Management Engineer V

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 Systems 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Requirements Management Engineer, responsible for owning and maintaining system, subsystem, and component requirements for projects related to Axiom Station. This role is onsite in Webster, Texas.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-end, cradle-to-grave requirements management for Axiom Systems

Responsible for implementing requirements architecture and organization

Requirements solicitation and compilation from stakeholders, contract documents, applicable standards, and more

Develop, communicate, and maintain requirements specific to assigned system

Responsible for Axiom Systems requirements decomposition, including 1) allocation of requirements to architecture, 2) system and subsystem-level requirements, 3) component and procurement specifications, including synthesis, traceability, derivation, change tracking, stakeholder needs, impact assessments, and requirements maintenance and updates

Responsible for initiating, coordinating, and closing formal requirements review and approval per Axiom processes

Maintain bidirectional requirements traceability across lifecycle stages

Support Axiom Systems development by providing down-and-in system and subsystem-level support and information, including change impacts to/from other areas of the System

Monitor design and testing progress and communicate potential issues with respect to requirements compliance

Develop waivers and other variances per Axiom process

Communicate System Engineering and Integration progress and status

Collaborate with system and subsystem engineer, program office personnel, and external customers for SE&I planning, scheduling, and execution

Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary

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 an engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)

10+ years of experience in System Engineering and Integration

Demonstrated experience authoring and managing software/system requirements (functional, performance, safety, and interface)

Proficiency with at least one requirements management tool (e.g., Jama, DOORS, or Innoslate)

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace or spaceflight systems, ideally human-rated or safety-critical programs

Experience with JAMA Connect and Cameo Datahub

Working knowledge of JIRA/Confluence

Hands-on experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), using SysML or an equivalent modeling language, in at least one MBSE tool (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, Innoslate)

Experience working in Agile or hybrid Agile/waterfall program environments

INCOSE membership or certification (ASEP/CSEP)

Core Skills

Conceptual thinking

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.