System Performance Analyst

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is guided by the vision to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy for the benefit of every human everywhere. Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – a permanent commercial destination in low-Earth orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic System Performance Analyst who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced System Performance Analyst to support the EVA SE&I team. The System Performance Analyst will be responsible for assessing, tracking, and reporting overall system performance of the EVA spacesuit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field required.
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, or educational equivalent.
Experience presenting technical data to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience performing engineering analyses, including but not limited to mass analysis, consumables analysis, thermal analysis, power systems analysis, etc.
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field
Experience in systems engineering and space flight system development
Experience leading design trades and performance assessments
INCOSE Certification a plus.
Experience with tracking key system data (e.g. mass, power) to assess system design performance.
Experience with defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and applying best practices
Familiarity with performing work in an Agile environment, with Jira, Confluence, Jama, and other collaborative development tools
Certification as an INCOSE certified systems engineering professional desired
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
Skills Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Able to understand, process, and analyze technical data
Excellent organizational skills
Executes priorities with precision and pace
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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

Responsibilities

Implement integrated system performance analysis metrics for the Axiom EVA program.
Identify and track key technical performance metrics that demonstrate the Axiom space suit’s performance, such as system mass and power consumption.
Develop and implement mechanisms for maturing these metrics as system fidelity increases.
Collaborate across the organization to ensure system metrics are up to date, and coordinate integration of analysis products for NASA delivery.
Create and maintain system performance dashboards and other data visualization tools.
Identify opportunities to optimize the system architecture, performance and management of consumable resources of the space suit.
Support other Systems Engineering and Integration functions as needed.
Promptly communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership, backed by supporting technical data.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.