SPIE Operations Alternate Element Discipline Lead Engineer (ES4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

This position provides technical leadership, operations and systems engineering, and integration support to the Systems Planning and Technical Leadership Branch (EV71), supporting the Spacecraft Payload Integration & Evolution (SPIE) Lead Systems Engineer team and the SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer. The role coordinates across engineering disciplines and system elements to develop operational and systems engineering activities and products for the SPIE Element, including support for the Artemis III Spacer hardware, Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS), Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA), and Orion Stage Adapter (OSA). The engineer supports design, development, test, evaluation, assembly, integration, and operations across the Space Launch System (SLS), Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) programs. The position provides technical insight into contractor operations engineering, assesses technical documentation, develops and evaluates flight and ground operations requirements, and supports integration, verification, test, launch, and hardware acceptance activities. It also represents SPIE Operations leadership in boards and briefings, leads complex trade studies and technical teams, and participates in milestone reviews, working groups, conferences, and training. Travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities may be required. The position is aligned with Amentum Space Exploration Division. It is based in an office environment and requires regular computer use, communication and collaboration with coworkers, management, and NASA clients, plus domestic travel. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime potentially required to meet milestones and technical demands.

Requirements

A degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field or technical discipline from an accredited university.
Typically, the equivalent of a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience or a master's degree with at least 8 years of experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have a STAR ID.
Demonstrated experience leading and applying systems engineering and/or operations engineering principles, processes, and practices.
Experience in systems integration and interface definition supporting hardware design, development, testing, integration, and/or operations.
Experience developing and managing requirements, processes, and procedures associated with aerospace flight and ground hardware design, development, production, testing, verification, evaluation, integration, and/or operations.
Knowledge of component-level and integrated-system verification planning, including defining compliance criteria for ground and operational requirements and interfaces, and familiarity with developing verification compliance closure statements.
Ability to interface and collaborate effectively with engineering and project management at all levels, lead technical discussions, influence stakeholders, and build consensus.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, collaborate, and resolve complex technical issues by systematically analyzing problems and breaking them into manageable components.
Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly to peers across multiple engineering disciplines.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering project-level technical briefings to engineering teams, project management, and other stakeholders.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
Regular attendance and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of SPIE interfaces, functions, and sub-elements.
Familiarity with the SLS Operations Maintenance Requirements System (OMRS), test and checkout activities, and verification and validation processes.
Ground operations experience supporting Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Commercial Crew, Expendable Launch Vehicle, or Department of Defense launch vehicle programs.
Experience with launch vehicle Ground Support Equipment requirements, design, implementation, integration, and/or manufacturing.
Experience interpreting and working with engineering drawings, interface control documents, configuration management documents, and other technical documentation.
Experience in launch vehicle technical project management, project planning, or technical coordination.
Familiarity with NASA systems engineering policies, procedures, and technical management practices.
Familiarity with launch and operations simulations, day-of-launch procedures, and launch console operations support.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and interface with multiple engineering disciplines and system elements to support development of SPIE operations and systems engineering activities and products.
Serve as a liaison among the SPIE Element Office, SPIE Chief Engineer, SPIE Element Lead System Engineer, and SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer to coordinate technical data needs, deliverables, and interfaces.
Provide systems engineering and operations integration support to SPIE sub-elements, including Artemis III Spacer hardware, ICPS, LVSA, and OSA.
Coordinate with SPIE leadership, the LSE team, other NASA Centers, and relevant stakeholders in support of design, development, test, evaluation, assembly, integration, and operations for the SLS, EGS, and Orion MPCV programs.
Provide technical leadership and guidance in developing systems engineering and operational engineering activities and products for SPIE Element design, integration, verification, test, and launch across applicable SLS mission configurations.
Provide technical insight into prime contractor operations engineering activities and other technical areas relevant to the SPIE Element.
Perform systems engineering assessments of technical documentation, including Change Requests, Requirements Change Notices, LCC Change Notices, OMRS documentation, and Work Authorization Documents.
Represent the SPIE Operations EDLE at the Operations Integration Board as required and develop and deliver division- and department-level briefings on behalf of SPIE Operations leadership.
Define, develop, and evaluate flight and ground systems operational requirements and objectives, mission requirements, supportability design considerations, schedules, and technical risks.
Provide technical leadership and operations engineering support during launch operations from the SLS Engineering Support Center, including operational support and sustainment.
Support verification, validation, and acceptance activities for SPIE Element hardware.
Participate in document and milestone reviews, including major program milestones, review evaluation planning, and internal technical product assessments.
Participate in hardware acceptance reviews, acceptance data package reviews, and hardware pedigree reviews as appropriate.
Lead and facilitate complex trade studies assessing performance, schedule, cost, and risk to determine technical feasibility and compare alternative engineering solutions and advanced concepts.
Lead and participate in task teams, working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings, conferences, and training activities, including travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities as required.
Apply established systems engineering and project management processes, methods, and strategic practices to support technical integration and program objectives.