EVA SE&I Senior Systems Engineer (PLSS / Suit Systems)

Amentum•Houston, TX

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 a EVA SE&I Senior Systems Engineer (PLSS / Suit Systems) to join the team with ERC, a teammate company. This role supports the Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) efforts for the Portable Life Support System (PLSS) within the broader EVA suit architecture. The engineer will help shape system concepts, requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies that ensure the PLSS operates as part of a cohesive EVA suit system. Success in this position requires strong coordination with subsystem engineers, program management, and NASA partners throughout the design and test lifecycle. We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. The EVA SE&I Senior Systems Engineer (PLSS / Suit Systems) will: Define system‑level constructs such as operational concepts, functional decompositions, and interface expectations while developing detailed subsystem requirements aligned with stakeholder needs. Prepare, schedule, and carry out verification activities for PLSS‑related requirements, ensuring closure through documented objective evidence. Support development of EVA system architecture by coordinating product breakdown structures, identifying interdependencies, and maintaining configuration alignment as design changes occur. Track PLSS performance through integrated assessments, monitoring system behavior across design iterations and test results, and raising concerns when metrics drift. Draft and process waivers, variances, or design exceptions as required, ensuring rationale is technically supported and properly communicated. Prepare and deliver status updates on PLSS engineering progress and emergent issues to program leadership and external stakeholders. Collaborate closely with subsystem engineers, project office personnel, and external customer teams to align system engineering schedules, deliverables, and technical approaches. Contribute to Agile development workflows, using tools such as Jira, Jama, and Confluence to help coordinate systems engineering tasks and document technical decisions. Other duties as required.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, or a related discipline (master's degree preferred).
Five or more years of experience performing systems engineering and integration activities, or three years combined with a relevant master's degree.
Systems engineering experience in EVA development, operational support, or testing environments is beneficial.
Demonstrated familiarity with the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirement definition and decomposition, development of system architecture, creation of technical performance measures, and V&V planning and execution.
EVA domain experience is preferred.
Experience using requirements management databases such as Jama, DOORS, or similar tools.
Strong ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs, anticipate integration risks, and communicate findings clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with incorporation of AI technology in project processes for increased efficiency.
Proven success delivering reliable software under fast‑changing program conditions and challenging deadlines.

Responsibilities

Define system‑level constructs such as operational concepts, functional decompositions, and interface expectations while developing detailed subsystem requirements aligned with stakeholder needs.
Prepare, schedule, and carry out verification activities for PLSS‑related requirements, ensuring closure through documented objective evidence.
Support development of EVA system architecture by coordinating product breakdown structures, identifying interdependencies, and maintaining configuration alignment as design changes occur.
Track PLSS performance through integrated assessments, monitoring system behavior across design iterations and test results, and raising concerns when metrics drift.
Draft and process waivers, variances, or design exceptions as required, ensuring rationale is technically supported and properly communicated.
Prepare and deliver status updates on PLSS engineering progress and emergent issues to program leadership and external stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with subsystem engineers, project office personnel, and external customer teams to align system engineering schedules, deliverables, and technical approaches.
Contribute to Agile development workflows, using tools such as Jira, Jama, and Confluence to help coordinate systems engineering tasks and document technical decisions.
Other duties as required.