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

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

3d•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. The position is part of the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract supporting NASA, where the engineer will work with industry and government experts on technologies for human spaceflight. The role focuses on hydraulic and electromechanical control systems that are critical to launch vehicle performance and mission success. The engineer will provide technical expertise on TVC hydraulic and electromechanical actuators, controllers, and Auxiliary Power Units; support control-system design and lifecycle activities; assess requirements, configurations, performance, procedures, and test data; and contribute to design reviews, qualification testing, anomaly resolution, and flight-performance evaluation. The position also includes hands-on hardware integration, assembly, and laboratory testing, along with preparation of engineering specifications, reports, recommendations, and presentations for program leadership and NASA stakeholders. The work is described as office-based and involves substantial computer use, technical communication, and collaboration with colleagues, management, and NASA clients. The normal schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime potentially required. Domestic travel is required, stated as up to 10% in the travel section and 5% in the work-environment section. 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: Ph.D. with 2 or more years; Master's degree with 3–7 years; or Bachelor's degree with 5–10 years.
Experience in one or more of the following: hydraulic actuators, electro-mechanical actuators, auxiliary power units, hydraulic pumps, controllers, avionics, power systems, or related aerospace mechanisms.
Experience in 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.

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, electro-mechanical actuators, controllers, and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
Support the 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, identifying root causes and recommending 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.