Senior Systems Engineer for Space Launch Systems

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer supports the SLS Program and NASA systems on the Amentum ESSCA contract, providing systems engineering support to the NASA SLS Avionics and Ground Systems Test Branch (ES53) at Marshall Space Flight Center. The position plans and performs systems engineering activities for the development, integration, verification, and validation of SLS Integration and Test Facilities (IATF) and Software Development Facilities (SDFs), which are used to verify the integrated avionics system for the Space Launch System. The engineer also supports development and verification of SLS emulators for integration into facilities used to develop and test the NASA Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, Second Stage Rocket, Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage, Centaur V, or the Launch Control System. Work includes defining and evaluating requirements and interfaces; planning and supporting verification and validation; coordinating with software, hardware, and facility development personnel; and ensuring test systems and equipment are appropriately validated and controlled. The role reviews test data, tracks results to requirements, reports verification and validation progress and conclusions, supports development testing, and manages schedules and deliverables. Activities continue as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program proceeds through phases, reviews, and milestones.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID are required; proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
A degree in aerospace, mechanical, computer, or a related engineering field or technical discipline from an accredited university is preferred. The stated typical education/experience equivalents are a bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience, a master’s degree with at least 8 years, or a Ph.D. with at least 4 years.
Systems engineering experience supporting hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing is preferred.
Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills are required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, verbally and in writing, and interact professionally with coworkers, management, and the client.
Ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment.
Regular attendance is required; adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are expected.
Ability to travel domestically in the United States, stated as less than 10%.
Ability to use stairs or elevators to access floors and buildings at NASA and company facilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience defining simulation system-level requirements and software requirements.
Experience creating verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
Experience designing, developing, and operating Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and test facilities.
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, avionics testing, flight software, launch vehicle simulations, or avionics systems engineering.
Experience with test system certification and simulation software accreditation.
Experience maintaining avionics integration labs and deployed emulator systems.
Experience evaluating avionics models used in HWIL systems.
Experience defining processes and procedures for the full life cycle of HWIL integration and test facilities and deployed emulator systems.
Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform or coordinate systems engineering activities, including trade studies and analysis, requirements definition and traceability, requirements allocation and verification, interface definition, system integration and test, and design verification and validation.
Ensure requirements and specifications can be verified and validated, including consideration of risk mitigations, usability, and NASA requirements.
Work with SLS IATF software, hardware, and facility development personnel on configurations in development and on the operation, verification, and validation of IATF systems and emulators.
Assist the project verification and validation team by defining and delivering project deliverables.
Identify data needed to objectively demonstrate that all product configurations meet requirements and customer needs.
Ensure test systems and equipment are appropriately validated and controlled.
Review and analyze IATF system test data, record pass/fail results and conclusions, and trace results to requirements.
Measure and report progress toward completing verification and validation, and summarize activities performed, data reviewed, and conclusions reached.
Support development testing to characterize designs and understand trade-offs.
Create or contribute to verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports; execute plans and protocols; and resolve deviations.
Manage the timeline for verification and validation activities and generate status reports.
Support NASA SLS Avionics and Ground Systems Test Branch (ES53) systems engineering activities for the SLS program.

Benefits

Professional and leadership development opportunities, including Team Lead Academy, mentoring, and company-sponsored networking events.
Education reimbursement.
Wellness programs.
11 paid holidays.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Employee perks.
Flexible schedules and possible remote work a few days a week, depending on customer requirements.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tax-saving options.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Pet insurance.