Flight Software Operations Manager - DevOps / DevSecOps

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com.

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 DevSecOps Manager who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced DevSecOps Manager with deep expertise in leading technical team to deliver modern, containerized platforms deployed across multiple environments.  This DevSecOps Manager will be responsible for leading a team that builds and maintains secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems and integrate security into all phases of the software development lifecycle for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX. Candidates with a solid foundation in container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and security compliance, particularly within regulated or high-security environments. are encouraged to apply. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the organization's DevSecOps strategy and roadmap
• Lead, mentor, and manage DevSecOps engineers and cross-functional teams
• Foster a culture of security, automation, and continuous improvement
• Partner with engineering, security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align objectives
• Define team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Integrate security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
• Automate security testing, code scanning, and compliance validation
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security best practices
• Standardize deployment and release management processes
• Oversee application security testing, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container and image scanning, and secrets detection
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with development teams
• Manage security risk assessments and threat modeling activities
• 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

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, or Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in software development, preferably in aerospace
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software
• Experience with secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem environments
• Experience implementing cloud security controls and monitoring
• Familiarity managing container security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Experience ensuring secure configuration management and hardening
• Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM) best practices
• Experiencing automating DevSecOps tools and optimizing developer experience
• Familiarity compliance with applicable standards and regulations such as NIST, FedRAMP, ITAR/REAR
• Exposure to software development in Linux environments
• Experience developing incident responses and recovery processes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded devices and RTOS
• 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

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

Requirements 

• This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
• 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

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, 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.