Nuclear Engine Avionics System Integration Engineering Support

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Nuclear Engine Avionics System Integration Engineering Support Create Your Career: Grow With Us Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. A Place Where You Belong People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace. Support Your Well-Being Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home. Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond Description/Objectives Provide engineering insight and support for development and integration of a Nuclear Engine Controller. Expertise is needed in Avionics Architecture and Engine Control System design and development in the following areas:

Requirements

Personnel must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10 years of experience.
Knowledge of engine controller hardware and associated testing.
Must have at least 10 years’ experience with the Avionics Systems
Must have extensive experience with engine test and verification closure processes
Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
Must be able to write and execute avionics test procedures
Must be able to analyze test data for performance verification and anomaly resolution

Nice To Haves

Experience with nuclear engine avionics and control systems desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the definition of nuclear engine controller functionality
Support sensors development needed to Trigger control and safety systems
Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions
Command to control drum drive power distribution box and/or control drum driver controller (TBD)
Assist in establishing physical/electrical interfaces
Assist in defining Interface Inputs/outputs
Support the continued development of the Engine Controller requirements document
Support the make buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test division(s)
Support the integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices
Support design work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems as well as development and building of engine controller(s).
Experience in testing as well as anomaly resolution is mandatory.
The successful candidate will be required to support resolution of any standing and new issues that may arise.