Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is hiring design engineers to support anticipated customer demand across mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, primarily for the Lunar Lander Spacecraft and related Artemis Program hardware. The work supports lunar exploration goals and includes design and integration of flight hardware. Positions are on-site, though remote opportunities may also be available. The role involves working on an integrated product team with contractors and NASA civil servants from multiple organizations and disciplines to release engineering documentation for flight-hardware manufacture. Engineers develop designs and detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, support manufacturing personnel, collaborate with vendors and NASA personnel, and prepare reports and presentations for MSFC and Amentum management. Candidates must support aggressive schedules; occasional or minimal overtime may be required. The work is conducted in office and laboratory environments and may require domestic travel of 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.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.
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, verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and clients.

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.
Provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel.
Collaborate with outside vendors and NASA personnel.
Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed.
Work as part of an integrated product team with contractors and NASA civil servants to release engineering documentation for flight-hardware manufacture.
Support aggressive schedules and deliverable due dates; minimal or occasional overtime may be required.