Electrical Design Engineer IV, AxEMU PLSS

Job overview

Electrical Design Engineer IV, AxEMU PLSS is an onsite, full-time role in Houston, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position supports electrical and electronics design for the AxEMU Portable Life Support System (PLSS), which enables communication and control during spacewalks. The engineer develops and integrates electrical systems and avionics components, balancing performance, power, mass, cost, and reliability. The work spans requirements, interfaces, testing, vendor decisions, and verification to help ensure the suit's electrical systems meet mission-critical performance goals.

What you'll do

• Conceptualize, design, develop, test, and integrate electrical systems
• select and trade avionics architectures
• ensure designs meet radiation-hardness, reliability, and resilience standards
• define requirements and develop interface control documents
• integrate with vehicle and test functions
• document design decisions and verification plans
• provide technical oversight during integration and testing
• resolve technical issues
• lead vendor selection and make/buy decisions
• evaluate COTS components.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical design engineer

level iv

axemu

portable life support system

spacecraft avionics

embedded systems

pcb design

houston tx

axiom space

full-time

day shift

evenings and weekends as needed

altium designer

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Owns electrical and electronics component design for the AxEMU PLSS, including spacecraft avionics and embedded systems.

About the employer

Axiom Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.