Senior Quality Control Technician; NASA LTVS Award Contingent

Overview

Axiom Space is collaborating with Astrolab, Inc. to develop a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for future Artemis missions, combining Axiom’s AxEMU spacesuit with Astrolab’s FLEX rover to enable scientific exploration on the Moon’s surface. This partnership reflects Axiom Space’s mission to build era-defining space infrastructure that drives exploration and fuels a vibrant space economy that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.

Axiom Space fosters a work 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 Senior Quality Technician who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

Employment in this role is contingent on Astrolab/Axiom being selected as a winner of NASA’s LTVS contract.

• Developing and maintaining company inspection reports
• Inspecting goods or products according to quality and safety standards across all stages of production
• Ensuring company tools and equipment are calibrated and working correctly
• Reporting quality anomalies to the supervisor
• Collating test data and drafting quality reports
• Identifying possible areas for improvement in quality control processes and implementing new methods accordingly
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Urgently communicate quality, safety, or compliance concerns
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 10+ years of inspection experience
• Understanding of advanced mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions
• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• Perseverance
• Resourceful, adaptable

• GD&T experience
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Advanced experience with Quality Inspection Tools
• Executes priorities with precision and pace
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Extreme Ownership
• Execution and Delivery
• Efficiency
• Effectiveness

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

• 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.
• 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)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

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.