Axiom Space

Associate, Propulsion Test Engineer (early career)

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on propulsion test operations experience, strong technical leadership, clear communication, and a bias for rapid, repeatable execution.
Serve as technical authority on test architecture and readiness, including instrumentation & DAQ, test stand interfaces/GSE, propellant loading/pressurization, chill down/thermal conditioning, purges/venting, ignition sequencing, controls, and safety systems
Conduct test operations: briefings, procedural compliance, real-time decision-making, and safe conduct of hazardous testing

Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and verification matrices (ATP/OTP/qualification/acceptance), including success criteria, constraints, and configuration baselines
Lead and participate in test trade studies, instrumentation selection, stand upgrades, operating envelopes, control logic, acceptance limits and coordinate subassembly integration and fit checks
Own end-to-end propulsion test execution, from requirements flow down and test strategy through test article integration, stand readiness, hot-fire/qualification/acceptance testing, anomaly resolution, and flight readiness
Lead and support test readiness activities (TRR/FRR) including hazard analyses, permit/compliance requirements, FMEA inputs, checklists, and go/no-go criteria
You will lead cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver safely to aggressive cost and schedule targets while maintaining rigorous configuration control, test discipline, and data integrity.
Own anomaly response and closure: lead troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and retest plans; drive disposition through configuration control
Manage vendor and supplier interfaces for test hardware/GSE/DAQ/instrumentation on cost, schedule, manufacturing, calibration, and verification deliverables
Axiom Space is building the world's first commercial space station - Axiom Station.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
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.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred
Relevant experience in propulsion test, test engineering, or propulsion development with significant hot-fire operations exposure
Experience planning and executing propulsion test campaigns, including requirements flow down to test objectives, procedure development, readiness reviews, constraints management, and post-test reporting

Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Associate, Propulsion Test Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position due to ITAR compliance

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