Early Career Payload Integration Systems Engineer (ES2)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity will provide systems engineering and system-level integration support to MSFC for the SLS Payload Integration group as part of the MSFC Systems Requirements and Verification Branch (EV72) in the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70). Seeking a highly motivated individual to support hands-on aerospace systems engineering and payload integration efforts related to CubeSats, small satellite missions, and engineering execution. Selected candidate will work directly with a systems integration lead on active projects involving spacecraft interfaces, requirements, testing, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Requirements

A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or related field required.
Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a master’s with at least one total year of relevant experience or a BS with at least three total years of relevant experience.
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to identify requirements and resolve vehicle/propulsion systems integration issues.
Excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Strong interest in space systems / CubeSats / spacecraft design
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (structures, circuits, current state of CubeSat technology)
Proficiency with Excel is required, and moderate programming background.
Candidate is expected to be a self-motivated, team player familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to breakdown complex problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.
Critical thinking, effective communications, and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred.
Experience with database management.
Digital Engineering tools such as Doors Next Generation (DNG), Jira, Python, Power BI, and MagicDraw.
Must have some level of knowledge of how to implement Systems Engineering principles.
Some experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) desired.

Responsibilities

Develop a full process for CubeSat / SmallSat integration activities (mechanical, electrical, and interface)
Assist with requirements tracking and verification (ICDs, compliance matrices, etc.)
Help develop and review technical documentation (procedures, test plans, verification reports)
Conduct engineering trade studies and summarize findings clearly
Coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software) to resolve integration issues
Perform general technical problem solving and support day-to-day engineering tasks