Senior Systems Engineer for Space Launch Systems

Amentum • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

This position provides technical leadership, operations, systems engineering, and integration support to SLS emulators for the SLS Program and NASA systems under the Amentum ESSCA contract. The engineer coordinates and interfaces with multiple engineering disciplines and system elements to support operations and systems engineering activities and products for the SPIE Element and its sub-elements, including ICPS, LVSA, and OSA.

The role works with SPIE leadership, engineering teams, NASA Centers, contractors, and related programs to support SLS design, development, test, evaluation, assembly, integration, operations, and launch efforts. It includes technical assessment of engineering documentation, requirements and verification work, operational planning, technical briefings, reviews, trade studies, and support to SLS Engineering Support Center operations and sustainment. Domestic travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities may be required.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related engineering field or technical discipline from an accredited university.
• Typically, a BS degree with at least 6 years of experience or a master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and have a STAR ID.
• Experience leading and applying operations engineering and/or systems engineering processes and principles.
• Experience in systems integration and interface definition for hardware design, development, test, integration, and/or operations.
• Experience developing and managing requirements, processes, and/or procedures for aerospace flight and ground hardware design, development, production, test, verification, evaluation, integration, and/or operations.
• Knowledge of component-level and integrated-systems verification planning and compliance criteria for ground and operational requirements and interfaces, including familiarity with verification compliance closure statements.
• Familiarity with launch and operations simulations, day-of-launch procedures, and console support.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of engineering and project management and lead and influence stakeholders toward consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and collaborate to resolve complex technical problems and break complex issues into manageable pieces.
• Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, including the ability to explain technical subjects clearly to peers across engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering project-level briefings.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner, and to interact professionally with colleagues, management, and clients.
• Regular attendance and arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the current SLS program and working knowledge of SPIE interfaces and sub-elements.
• Knowledge of SLS Operations Maintenance Requirements, System (OMRS) Test and Checkout, and Verification/Validation.
• Ground operations experience with Space Shuttle, ISS, Commercial Crew, or Expendable Launch Vehicle programs.
• Experience with launch vehicle Ground Support Equipment requirements, implementation, and/or manufacturing.
• Experience reading and working with engineering drawings, interface control documents, configuration documents, and/or other technical documentation.
• Experience in launch vehicle technical project management or project planning.
• Understanding of Design Analysis Cycle planning and execution.
• Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to technical management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data needs and deliveries among the SPIE Element Office, SPIE Chief Engineer, SPIE Element Lead System Engineer, and SPIE Operations Element Discipline Lead Engineer.
• Provide systems engineering and operations integration support to SPIE sub-elements, including ICPS, LVSA, and OSA.
• Coordinate with the Element Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineers team, Operations EDLE, NASA Centers, and other program stakeholders on SLS, EGS, and Orion activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for systems and operational engineering activities and products supporting SPIE design, development, integration, test, and launch.
• Provide technical insight into prime contractors’ operations engineering and other SPIE-related areas.
• Assess technical documentation, including Change Requests, Requirements Change Notices, LCC Change Notices, and Work Authorization Documents.
• Represent the SPIE Operations EDLE at the SPIE Operations Integration Board as needed, and develop and present Division- and Department-level briefings.
• 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 on console for SLS Engineering Support Center operations and sustainment.
• Support verification, validation, and acceptance of SPIE element hardware activities.
• Participate in document and milestone reviews, review evaluation planning, and assess internal products.
• Participate in hardware acceptance reviews, acceptance data package reviews, and pedigree reviews as appropriate.
• Facilitate complex trade studies balancing performance, schedule, cost, and risk, and assess the feasibility and justification of engineering and scientific concepts.
• Lead or participate in task teams, working groups, Technical Interchange Meetings, conferences, and training, potentially involving travel to NASA Centers and contractor facilities.
• Apply systems engineering and project management processes and techniques.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior