Senior Systems Engineer for Space Launch Systems

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer supports the SLS Program and NASA systems on the Amentum ESSCA contract, providing systems engineering support to NASA’s SLS Avionics and Ground Systems Test Branch (ES53) at Marshall Space Flight Center. The role plans and performs systems engineering activities for the development, integration, and verification and validation of SLS Integration and Test Facilities (IATFs) and Software Development Facilities (SDFs), which are used to verify the integrated avionics system for the Space Launch System. The position also supports development and verification of SLS emulators delivered to facilities used to develop and test the NASA Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, the Second Stage Rocket, ICPS, Centaur V, or the Launch Control System. The engineer applies systems engineering methods to define and evaluate facility and emulator requirements and interfaces, and to plan and support verification and validation activities. The role works with software, hardware, and facility development personnel throughout development, configuration, operation, verification, and validation. It contributes to verification and validation deliverables, test execution and analysis, requirements traceability, schedule management, and reporting as the SLS architecture and program phases evolve. The position is based in an office environment and involves domestic travel of less than 10%. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; minimal overtime may be required to meet milestones and technical demands. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID.

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. Typical education and 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 interact professionally with coworkers, management, and the client.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner, verbally and in writing.
Regular attendance and appropriate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience defining simulation system-level 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 in 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 are verifiable and validatable, including consideration of risk mitigations, usability, and NASA requirements.
Work with SLS IATF software, hardware, and facility development personnel on systems and emulator configurations during development, operation, verification, and validation.
Assist the project verification and validation team by defining and delivering project deliverables.
Identify data needed to objectively demonstrate that 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 verification and validation completion, and summarize activities, reviewed data, and conclusions.
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 verification and validation activity timeline and generate status reports.
Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, management, and the client; prepare technical reports and engineering deliverables.
Travel domestically as required, less than 10%.

Benefits

Professional and leadership development opportunities, including Team Lead Academy, mentoring, and company-sponsored networking events.
Educational 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.