Electrical Engineer, Spacesuit Avionics

Job overview

Electrical Engineer, Spacesuit Avionics is an onsite role in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Axiom Space’s development of next-generation spacesuit avionics and its human spaceflight work. The engineer contributes across flight harness design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and installation. The role produces technical documentation, coordinates stakeholders and schedules, and troubleshoots build and test issues to support compliant, reliable avionics development.

What you'll do

• Manage or participate in flight harness development
• research connectors, backshells, contacts, sleeving, and shielding
• calculate bundle diameters, bend radii, and wire deratings
• coordinate design compliance with stakeholders
• create harness drawings, schematics, manufacturing instructions, and test plans
• manage procurement and schedules
• troubleshoot build and test issues
• communicate project status.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

spacesuit avionics

flight harness development

electrical design

harness drawings

schematics

testing

spaceflight

houston tx

axiom space

4+ years experience

evenings and weekends as needed

u.s. citizenship or permanent residency

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering and 4+ years of experience; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and a U.S. government background investigation are required; evenings and weekends may be needed for critical milestones.

About the employer

Axiom Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.