Vice President Of System Engineering & Integration
Axiom Space
Office environment with potential for inside or outside work depending on tasks.
20+ years mission operations experience
5+ years senior leadership role
Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Axiom Space is seeking a Vice President of System Engineering & Integration to lead their systems engineering strategy and multidisciplinary engineering teams for various aerospace projects. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in aerospace system design and executive leadership, with a passion for space exploration and innovation
Job Summary
The Vice President of System Engineering & Integration serves as the senior technical leader responsible for defining and executing the company's systems engineering strategy across all programs.
This role oversees the full lifecycle of complex systems from early architecture development through integration, verification, validation, and delivery to ensure technical rigor and mission success.
The position requires deep expertise in aerospace system design, centralized based engineering, risk management, and large-scale integration while guiding technical decisions that support cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
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Axiom Space is seeking a Vice President of System Engineering & Integration to lead their systems engineering strategy and multidisciplinary engineering teams for various aerospace projects. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in aerospace system design and executive leadership, with a passion for space exploration and innovation.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
20+ years mission operations experience
5+ years senior leadership role
Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
System architecture development expertise
Risk management and trade-study processes
Nice-to-have
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial growth mindset
High EQ and cross-functional collaboration
Tech-solutioning skills
Agile project management methodologies
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Systems Engineering required
Master's or PhD preferred
Minimum 5 years in senior leadership/executive management
Proven track record delivering complex high-stakes missions
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
Proof of US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
Must complete US government background investigation
Work Rights
Must have US citizenship or US Permanent Residency