Production Test Engineering Manager Verified today
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company building Axiom Station, the successor to the International Space Station, and developing advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. We are pioneering next-generation orbital settlement and commercial human spaceflight services.
The Role
We are seeking a resilient, high-energy Production Test Engineering Manager responsible for optimizing production test processes to ensure alignment with program milestones and on-time deliveries. You will lead the Production Test Engineering and Specialty Testing departments, developing test strategies, managing resources and budgets, and ensuring hardware and software meet Axiom Space Quality Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategically manage the Production Test organization in a fast-paced environment
- Lead, mentor, train and develop 10+ mechanical, electrical, and software engineers
- Manage subsystem schedules, staffing needs, budgets, and deliverables
- Manage team morale and culture through individual one-on-ones
- Resolve conflicts and remove impediments to progress
- Manage performance and establish annual OKRs for the Production Test team
- Guide development of GSE functional test equipment for rapid qualification and acceptance testing of flight hardware
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with existing test systems
- Lead test planning, risk assessments, safety and test readiness reviews
- Report to and support the Production Director
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years' experience in engineering or similar role, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in hiring and building a high performing team
- Ability to manage project scope and schedule
- Ability to motivate and provide clear direction to direct reports
- Hands-on experience building, testing and/or assembling ground support equipment for space flight applications
- Experience with mechanical component and instrumentation selection for test systems
- Experience with Vibration, Thermal, or Vacuum Testing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electrical integration of analog and digital components with data acquisition systems (cRIO, cDAQ, LabVIEW)
- Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or other data acquisition and data reduction software
- Experience with pressure system test stands and complex fluid systems, including industry fittings (ORB, JIC, AN, Swag, NPT)
- Experience troubleshooting real-time and finding solutions to mechanical and electrical problems
- Experience with hazardous gases in laboratory and test environments (oxygen, methane, carbon dioxide)
- Experience working with mechanical and electrical technicians
Core Competencies
You should embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork, and demonstrate:
- Accountability
- Technical Rigor
- Execution Discipline
- Pride of Delivery
- Resilient and proactive problem solving
- Passion for space and the mission
- Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
- High emotional intelligence and cross-functional collaboration
Work Environment and Requirements
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
You must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation and provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency. You must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.
Standard office equipment provided (PC, phone, printer, etc.).