AxEVA Production Manager

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home.

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 AxEVA Production 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

Our team is looking for an energetic and dynamic AX EVA Production Lead who will primarily be responsible for aiding Axiom’s Space Suit team with the build, test, qualification, and launch of EVA hardware. We are looking for an individual with a strong technical background who excels at problem solving. The role requires strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Production contact for the overall execution of the AxEVA from final design, through build, test, launch, and activation.
• Identify efficiencies in assembly, integration, and test to support final product delivery on time and in budget.
• Aids in strategy, infrastructure development, resource planning, and operations in support of the Axiom Suit.
• Manages lab and production teams’ schedules, escalation of issues, across multiple production functions (manufacturing, assembly, test, etc).
• Communicates to upper management and other Production leads on the status and impediments for building AxEVA Suit.
• Generate priority work plans and lead technical conflict resolution
• Help mature organization through development of standard workflow.
• 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, and 10 years of similar industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• The preferred candidate will have 5 years’ experience running a high quality, aerospace production facility
• Experience with building and maintaining spaceflight hardware in a Production environment
• Experience managing multiple projects in a team environment
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills
• Proficient in a variety of project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, etc.) and techniques (agile, waterfall)
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines
  
  

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

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
• 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.