Thrust Vector Control Systems Integration & Component Development Hydraulic Engineer (ES4)

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is seeking a Thrust Vector Control (TVC) Systems Integration & Components Engineer to support advanced propulsion systems development, integration, testing, and flight operations under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract supporting NASA. The role contributes to hydraulic and electromechanical control systems that are critical to launch vehicle performance and mission success, working with industry and government experts on human spaceflight programs. The engineer will provide technical expertise on TVC hydraulic and electromechanical actuators, controllers, and Auxiliary Power Units; support propulsion control system design and lifecycle activities; assess requirements, configurations, performance, procedures, and test data; and contribute to control strategies and software interfaces. The position also supports technical reviews, anomaly investigations, hardware specifications, test planning and qualification, hands-on laboratory integration and testing, and communications with program leadership and NASA stakeholders. The work is based in an office environment, with laboratory hardware integration and testing and domestic travel. The normal workday is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime potentially required. Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university.
Relevant experience by degree: Ph.D. with 2 or more years; master's degree with 3–7 years; bachelor's degree with 5–10 years.
Experience in one or more of the following: hydraulic actuators, electromechanical actuators, auxiliary power units, hydraulic pumps, controllers, avionics, power systems, or related aerospace mechanisms.
Experience with aerospace component development, testing, and qualification.
Experience with fabrication, integration, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance for aerospace hardware.
Experience with aerospace sealing technologies and component materials.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA).
Experience analyzing and interpreting engineering test data.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing aerospace components such as actuators, valves, mechanisms, latches, bellows, tubing, pressurized systems, and LVDTs.
Knowledge of NASA, aerospace, or equivalent industry design and manufacturing standards.
Experience with launch vehicle propulsion systems, cryogenic systems, or high-pressure fluid systems.
Experience supporting TVC systems for launch vehicles, solid rocket motors, or similar applications.
Supplier management and hardware procurement experience.
Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
Experience with 3D CAD software; Creo is preferred.
Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in TVC hydraulic actuators, electromechanical actuators, controllers, and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
Support design, integration, analysis, verification, and validation of propulsion control systems throughout the development lifecycle.
Evaluate system requirements, hardware and software configurations, performance characteristics, operational procedures, and test data.
Develop and implement control strategies, algorithms, feedback control loops, and software interfaces for electromechanical systems.
Support design reviews and provide technical insight into commercial partner TVC system designs and propulsion control architectures.
Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Develop, review, and approve engineering specifications for internally developed and procured hardware.
Create test plans, support qualification testing, and evaluate test and flight performance data.
Generate technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and program leadership.
Perform hands-on hardware integration, assembly, and testing in laboratory environments.
Provide technical status and recommendations to program management and NASA stakeholders.