Intern - SLS Interface Control Documents

Amentum • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

As an Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) intern, you will work alongside engineers and scientists on hardware development, payload integration & operations, laboratory & test operations, modeling & simulation, space environments, scientific research and propulsion systems for programs like Human Landing Systems, Space Launch Systems and the International Space Station! Position Description Provide Space Launch System (SLS) systems engineering and integration support in the area of interface control, and Digital Engineering (DE) support to the MSFC Systems Requirements, Verification & Validation Branch (EV72). The candidate will provide and perform the following tasks: Work with the Requirements, Verification, & Validation (RV&V) Team to control / manage internal and external interfaces and implement Systems Engineering management strategies using digital engineering tools. These implementations will facilitate management and maturation of key systems engineering products including Interface Control Documents, traces to requirements, verifications, validations, and documents that support program/project milestones. The successful candidate will work with the EV72 engineers, document owners, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

Requirements

• Educational requirement is enrollment in an ABET accredited university or college program leading to a BS degree in programming, engineering, or related field.
• Candidate must be at least in their third year of a college program (Junior year) or equivalent.
• Must be able to provide own transportation.
• The candidate is required to have: Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with Excel is required, and moderate programming background/classes.
• 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

• Experience with database management.
• Other desired experience: MBSE tools such as Doors Next Generation (DNG), Jira, Python, and MagicDraw.
• Must have some level of knowledge of how to implement Systems Engineering principles utilizing MBSE tools.
• Some experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide system functional design and integration support for the SLS program
• Support integrated system architecture through appropriate controlling documents and/or deliverables.
• Provide support for the digital engineering architecture used to manage SLS interfaces.
• Perform technical integration across multiple NASA Centers, diverse engineering and program/project organizations, and a variety of engineering disciplines such as propulsion, structures, avionics and power, guidance and navigation, flight software, and human engineering.
• Support the resolution of open requirement and design issues and concerns to ensure closure of TBDs, TBRs, etc. within the SLS and EV organization schedule allowance.
• Support the development of key systems engineering products for SLS program/project milestones.
• Provide support for integration activities between SLS, EGS, Element and Prime Contractor teams for the NASA SLS LSE, SLS LSE Team and the SLS Chief Engineer.
• Provide inputs to reviews and coordination for the Space Launch System (SLSP)-to-Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDOP) Interface Control Document (ICD), Volumes 1 to 11.
• Provide support for special studies as requested by EV72 management in support of the GSDOP ICD Development as it applies to the SLS and its Elements.
• Assist in technical evaluations of verification closure data and rationale.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern