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Software Systems Engineer

Axiom Space

Houston, TX · Senior

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What this role is

This role owns the definition, integration, and verification of software systems for a commercial space station, working across requirements, architecture, and interfaces throughout the development lifecycle. It suits someone with deep systems engineering experience who thrives in standards-driven, fast-moving aerospace environments and can coordinate across hardware, software, and avionics teams.

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What they ask for

Required

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Author and manage software and system requirements
  • Maintain requirements traceability across lifecycle stages
  • Define and manage interfaces (ICDs)
  • Plan and execute verification activities
  • Proficiency with at least one requirements management tool
  • Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering using SysML or equivalent in an MBSE tool
  • Working knowledge of JIRA/Confluence
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical field
  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience on software-intensive programs or equivalent
  • Problem-solve proactively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
  • Pass pre-employment background check and drug screening
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Nice to have

  • Aerospace or spaceflight systems experience, ideally human-rated or safety-critical programs
  • SIL/HIL integration environments, test benches, or flight/field test experience
  • Support safety analyses and derived requirements
  • GitLab CI or equivalent DevSecOps/CI pipeline tooling
  • Agile or hybrid Agile/waterfall program experience
  • INCOSE membership or certification (ASEP/CSEP)

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