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

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