Software Program Integration Lead, Station Software
Axiom Space · Houston
OVERVIEW
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.
Software Program Integration Lead who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science and technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
Axiom Space is a complex, fast-moving environment, and we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Software Program Integration Lead to serve as the single point of contact for all software across the Station program. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, program management, systems integration, and stakeholder coordination. You will ensure that software deliveries from each Station element team work together to meet program objectives and come together as one integrated system. This is an individual contributor role: you will not manage people directly, but you will orchestrate software delivery across all Station elements.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define integration strategies and schedules that align with program needs across all Station elements
- Plan how software deliveries from each element team fit together to meet program objectives
- Develop and maintain integration plans, resolve compatibility issues, and coordinate contingency plans
- Oversee software builds and integration environments, maximizing reuse across elements and adapting where needed
- Support system-level testing and validation, coordinating V&V activities in accordance with Axiom’s V&V plan
- Partner with the Software Release Manager on releases and release readiness
- Identify software risks early and escalate to leadership for assessment and mitigation
- Track milestones, risks, and dependencies; coordinate cross-functional schedules; and escalate potential delays
- Serve as the primary point of contact among software engineering, systems engineering, hardware, QA/test, DevSecOps, and other stakeholders, driving issue resolution and leading technical meetings
- Report software development and delivery status to program leadership
- Deliver integration plans, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), architecture diagrams, risk registers, and status reports
- Other tasks and duties as required
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems, plus ten years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Experience with systems integration
- Familiarity with agile methodology and the Scrum framework
- Proven leadership across project management, stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, technical decision-making, risk management, and prioritization
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Track record of getting results in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Sound judgment and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with a positive impact on difficult challenges
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results
Preferred
- Human spaceflight or aerospace program experience with flight or ground software
- Experience managing from a software Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or Jira
- Familiarity with NPR 7150.2 (NASA Software Engineering Requirements)
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.