Systems Design Engineer

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum Space Exploration Division is hiring Systems Design Engineers to support anticipated customer demand for mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering work tied to lunar exploration. The roles are projected to support the Lunar Lander Spacecraft and related Artemis Program hardware. Work may include mechanical component and spacecraft structure design, fluid systems, electrical harnesses, and mechanical or electrical system integration and assembly. Engineers will work on integrated product teams with other contractors and NASA civil servants to prepare and release engineering documentation for flight-hardware manufacturing. The work includes developing designs and detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, supporting manufacturing, collaborating with vendors and NASA personnel, and preparing reports and presentations for MSFC and Amentum management. Positions are primarily on-site, though remote opportunities may be available. The role requires supporting aggressive delivery schedules, with occasional overtime potentially required. The work takes place in office and laboratory environments and includes domestic travel of less than 15%. Normal workdays are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Regular attendance and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are required. U.S. citizenship and a STAR ID are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Approximately 5–30 years of experience.
Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting.
Proficiency using Windchill.
Demonstrated expertise in a design discipline applicable to flight hardware or other quality-sensitive products.
U.S. citizenship.
STAR ID.
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.
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Ability to sit for extended periods and use stairs or elevators to access facilities.

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

Design mechanical components, spacecraft structures, fluid systems, and electrical harnesses, and support mechanical and electrical system integration and assembly.
Work on an integrated product team with contractors and NASA civil servants across organizations and disciplines.
Release engineering documentation for the manufacture of flight hardware.
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.
Support aggressive schedules and deliverable due dates; occasional overtime may be required.
Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, management, and clients.
Travel domestically in the United States as required (less than 15%).