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Axiom Space · 1 week ago

Guidance, Navigation and Controls - Trajectory Flight Operations Engineer

Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station, Axiom Station, which fosters innovation in microgravity. They are seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Controls - Trajectory Flight Operations Engineer to develop mission operations and ensure vehicle trajectory and navigation functions during various flight phases.

AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define the Concepts of Operations for crewed and uncrewed Axiom Space Station missions

Develop or Analyze trajectory and orbital navigation data to ensure feasibility and safety of vehicle and crew

Perform orbit determinations while maintaining situational awareness of vehicle constraints to optimize trajectory for dynamic events and minimize orbital risks

Monitor onboard trajectory/navigation telemetry, profiles and parameters, and execute maneuvers in the Mission Control Center

Detect and respond to off-nominal vehicle performance through execution of onboard and ground-commanded attitude profiles, burn profiles, and collision-avoidance actions

Support conjunction assessment and maintain compliance with flight rules, procedures and processes

Contribute to mission software requirements, testing, and integration for Axiom Station operations

Validate profiles and vehicle compatibility for visiting vehicle docking/berthing, proximity operations, payload ops, jettison analysis, and comm-link acquisition

Work with other systems Flight Controllers, Engineers and external stakeholders to ensure integrated trajectory and attitude compatibility

Participate in pre-mission sims, mission rehearsals, and certification events

Document anomalies, lessons learned, procedure and flight rule updates

Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

Implement and maintain project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle

Perform additional job duties as assigned

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringTrajectory AnalysisFlight Controller CertificationMission OperationsTelemetry MonitoringProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProject Management