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Flight Software Engineer, Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR)

Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Software Engineering
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Apr 25, 2025

Axiom Space is building for beyond, guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. We foster a diverse 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 person who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Flight Software Engineer Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) who will be responsible for the design, and development of command and data handling flight software for Axiom Station. This includes interfacing with various systems such as Propulsion, Guidance, Navigation and Control, Environmental Controls and Life Support, and more. It also includes interfacing with the Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery system, networks, various communications systems and user interfaces.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborate with various software teams, users, and additional subsystem stakeholders to optimize Axiom’s Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery system

  • Create and maintain requirements, design documentation, and traceability documentation: including, but not limited to gathering requirements from stakeholders, presenting designs to customers, working with Safety and Station Subsystem teams to define FDIR behaviors and increment FDIR functionality, and participation in requirements and design reviews

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables

  • Work with agile methodologies and the scrum framework

  • Communicate progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership

  • Work as a team member, collaborating with other software developers, including code reviews, to build software for the world’s first commercial space station

  • Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or similar, and 7+ years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to address project challenges

  • Demonstrated time management, documentation, and organization skills to meet tight deadlines and quality objectives

  • Proficiency with integrated development environments

  • Experience in designing and implementing safety critical software systems, preferably in aerospace

  • Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Go, SQL, and Rust

  • Strong understanding of onboard computing, communication protocols, and fault-tolerant system design

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skill

  • Excellent communication skill, verbal and written

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Self-motivated

  • Highly detail orientated

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task

Requirements

  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position

Physical Requirements

  • Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)

  • May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

  • Equipment and Machines

  • Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)

LIT Principles

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following principles:

Leadership

  • Integrity First

  • Safety Always

  • Transcend

  • Excellence

Innovation

  • Create

  • Iterate

  • Disrupt

  • Bold

Teamwork

  • Together

  • Unstoppable

  • Humility

  • Relentless

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.