Axiom Space · 16 hours ago
System Safety Engineer, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAxiom Space is a leading provider of human spaceflight services and is developing the Axiom Station, a commercial destination in low-Earth orbit. They are seeking a System Safety Engineer, SME, to ensure the safety of personnel and mission success by utilizing system safety tools and methodologies to identify and mitigate risks. The role involves performing hazard analyses, leading Crew Survival Analysis, and providing mission support.
AerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority on safety requirements, standards, rationales, and verification methods
Perform hazard analyses across modules, assemblies, systems, subsystems, and integrated operations (transport, launch, visiting vehicles, payloads, ORUs)
Lead or support Crew Survival Analysis and contribute to Human Rating Certification efforts
Generate hazard reports, define hazard causes, and develop mitigation and control strategies
Ensure timely approval of safety data packages and closure of all safety requirement verifications
Provide safety risk assessments for trade studies and baseline changes to inform decision authorities
Identify and communicate potential safety non‑compliances early to drive efficient mitigation
Perform anomaly and nonconformance analysis, tracking, and resolution verification
Participate in System Safety Working Groups, Safety Review Boards, TIMs, Change Reviews, and lifecycle reviews
Provide mission support and communicate status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and management
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related discipline)
10+ years of experience in system safety related to human spaceflight programs
Experience in performing hazard analyses during DDT&E phase
Experience in providing and presenting products at safety review panels/boards for approval
Knowledge of human rating requirements, safety requirements, safety standards, and their verifications
Ability to deliver high quality products and services in ambiguous, fast-paced, dynamic, and tight deadline environments
Ability to resolve problems/challenges proactively, collaboratively, positively, and timely
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
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
Company
Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a commercial space station company that connects to the ISS.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
C5 CapitalIBX
2025-03-27Series Unknown
2024-06-07Series Unknown
2023-08-21Series C· $350M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Cirtain
CEO, President Axiom Space
Tejpaul Bhatia
Chief Executive Officer
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