Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Systems Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems

Amentum • Houston, TX

70d

About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States, we have an exciting opportunity for an Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Systems Engineer - Space Exploration Avionics Systems supporting the NASA Spaceflight Programs in the area of EMI/EMC at the systems level support within the Avionics System Division EV5 Branch. We are seeking a motivated Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Systems Engineer with a strong background in Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) to join our multidisciplinary aerospace engineering team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• 2-5 years of experience in Systems Engineering & Integration.
• Demonstrated experience in requirements writing, derivation, implementation, and verification.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with experience briefing leadership and customers.
• Proficiency with technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience participating in safety reviews and/or hazard analysis processes.
• Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and testing methods.
• Experience with E3 engineering in aerospace or defense applications.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-464, RTCA DO-160, or similar E3 compliance standards.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.
• Work with other EMI/EMC engineers in support of the Avionics Division on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to ensure our systems meet stringent EMI/EMC and E3 compliance standards.
• Contribute to system-level integration and verification activities.
• Develop, derive, and maintain system-level E3 requirements from customer specifications and industry standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure E3 considerations are integrated early in the development lifecycle.
• Proactively identify missed, ambiguous, or conflicting requirements and work with stakeholders to resolve gaps.
• Create and execute verification plans, including test procedures for EMI/EMC compliance.
• Conduct and participate in formal safety reviews, ensuring compliance with safety-critical design and operational requirements.
• Support requirements traceability using tools such as IBM DOORS or equivalent.
• Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings, presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analyze test data and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve E3-related issues during integration and test phases.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Much, much more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree