Validation Engineering Tech

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. 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 Verification and Validation Engineer to support Space Station Systems Engineering and Integration who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

This role is onsite and will be based at our SSDF facility.

Planning and coordinating implementation of activities

Draft closure notice to perform verification close-out

Define and manage integrated Verification & Validation (V&V) test plans, procedures, and schedules across all engineering teams

Collaborate with space station system and subsystem engineers, program office personnel, and customers for V&V planning, scheduling and execution

Prepare verification plans and presentations for peers, management, and external customers and partners

Perform other systems engineering tasks as necessary

Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)

A minimum of 9+ years engineering experience with a minimum of 3 years in V&V or a combined equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in the full verification life cycle from concept, to planning, coordination, execution, and close-out activities

Experience with NASA human spaceflight programs desired, with related experience in the testing of spacecraft, spacesuits, space vehicles.

A strong attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of complex and ambitious projects

Excellent writing and presentation skills with experience communicating to senior decision-makers and technical audiences

Core Skills Executes priorities with precision and pace High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter Excellent written and verbal communication skills Support Agile development, architecture, and scrum implementation, using Jira, JAMA, and Confluence

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. May involve support of 24/7 test operations at test facilities.

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). 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.

Equipment and Machines: Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

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.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station – Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

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