Hiring: Manager, Hardware System Safety Company: Axiom Space Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:47:56 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •7 + years of Hardware System Safety engineering experience alongside 3+ years of formal team management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience •Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments •Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges •Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high-quality results Required Skills: •Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy •Manager- Hardware System Safety •Leads the Hardware System Safety engineering team, setting technical direction, architecture strategy, and development priorities •Owns accountability for hardware system safety engineering deliverables, ensuring quality, scalability, and security across products and systems •Develops and manages budgets, resource plans, and staffing strategies for the hardware system safety engineering organization •Conducts performance management, career development, and mentorship for software engineering staff •Partners with product, QA, and executive leadership to align hardware system safety strategy with business and customer needs •Oversees resolution of complex technical challenges, system architecture decisions, and hardware risk management 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. •Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised •Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones •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) •Standard office equipment •Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required •Master's Degree or an MBA, preferred Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!