Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum Space Exploration Division is hiring design engineers to support anticipated customer demand for mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work connected to lunar exploration. The roles are projected to support the Lunar Lander Spacecraft and related Artemis Program hardware. Engineers will work on an integrated product team alongside contractors and NASA civil servants to release engineering documentation for flight-hardware manufacturing. The position is on-site, though remote opportunities may also be available. The engineer will develop designs and detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, and provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel. Work may include mechanical component, spacecraft structures, fluid-system, and electrical-harness design, as well as mechanical and electrical system integration and assembly. The role also involves collaborating with vendors and NASA personnel and preparing reports and presentations for MSFC and Amentum management. The position requires support for aggressive schedules; occasional overtime may be needed. The work is performed in office and laboratory environments. Domestic U.S. travel is required at less than 15%. Normal workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university, or experience in the approximate 5–30 year range.
Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting.
Proficiency utilizing Windchill.
Demonstrated expertise in a specific design discipline applicable to flight hardware or other quality-sensitive products.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.
Clear, concise, accurate, and timely verbal and written communication.
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NASA human spaceflight programs, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated technical programs.
Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) and experience applying GD&T to fully dimensioned production drawings.
General understanding of manufacturability and design fabrication practices for flight hardware.
Strong oral and written communication skills for customer design presentations and status meetings.

Responsibilities

Develop designs and detailed fabrication and assembly drawings for flight hardware.
Provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel.
Work as part of an integrated product team with contractors and NASA civil servants to release engineering documentation for manufacturing.
Collaborate with outside vendors and NASA personnel.
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed.
Support demanding project schedules and deliverable due dates; occasional overtime may be required.
Perform design work that may include mechanical components, spacecraft structures, fluid systems, electrical harnesses, and mechanical or electrical system integration and assembly.