Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer with Amentum Space Exploration Division, aligned with Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Corporation, you will provide inline design, development, and test support for propulsion systems used in NASA’s Human Launch Systems. You will contribute to establishing flight rationale for new human-rated vehicles through detailed design work and system-level integration insight. You will work on a multidisciplinary team developing propulsion components and mechanisms that integrate with broader vehicle systems. The role requires collaboration and clear communication, as well as understanding how individual hardware designs fit into propulsion and mission architecture. You will develop propulsion devices and supporting hardware, review engineering drawings, and support integrated propulsion flight hardware and ground test equipment. You will also help identify interface risks and mitigation strategies, and coordinate with MSFC organizations, other NASA centers, and partners to support design maturity, manufacturing readiness, and system requirements. The position is based in an office environment, with domestic travel required. Normal work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; minimal overtime may be required. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
Typically requires a master’s degree with 23 or more years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 25 or more years of experience.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Proficiency with CAD tools such as CREO, NX CAD, or SolidWorks.
Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 or ISO 1101 for dimensional strategies, compliant engineering drawings, and CAD-based tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience with Windchill or similar PLM software for configuration management and release workflows.
Ability to independently own designs of integrated propulsion systems, additive-manufactured hardware, and mechanical mechanisms with minimal oversight.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including frequent cross-team collaboration.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods and interact professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment.
Regular attendance and the ability to arrange delegation of duties during absences.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
Experience with CREO, NX CAD, or SolidWorks.
Familiarity with ISO 1101.

Responsibilities

Review and check team members’ engineering drawings against ASME Y14.5 and NASA internal drawing specifications.
Participate in multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop CAD models, documents, and drawings for propulsion devices and supporting hardware.
Apply system-level thinking to ensure designs integrate with structures, mechanisms, avionics, fluid systems, and mission operations constraints.
Use CREO parametric modeling software, including piping and additive manufacturing modules, to develop robust, manufacturable designs.
Collaborate with MSFC organizations, other NASA centers, and partners to support design maturity, manufacturing readiness, and alignment with system requirements.
Support development of integrated propulsion flight hardware and associated ground test equipment.
Identify interface risks and mitigation strategies early in the design lifecycle.
Communicate design intent and collaborate across teams to support integration across propulsion and vehicle systems.
Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
Travel within the United States as required.