Engine Systems Engineer

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This position supports the Human Lander Systems (HLS) program at NASA as part of the Engine Systems team. The engineer will serve as the Engine Systems Lead and will work both independently at times and in an integrated team performing engine systems and system engineering-related activities to enable the design test and operation of the HLS propulsion system.

As a key member of the HLS team primary duties will include:

• Support of the Human Lander program through technical insight by providing reviews and risk assessment and recommendations on NASA-partner engine systems and vehicle propulsion system design and development.

• Work may be a combination of insight to the design technical recommendations to aid in design improvements and technical risk assessments and post-test propulsion data reviews and assessments.

• Follow and understand the HLS partner Systems Engineering approach to design development integration and test.

• Data analysis and anomaly resolution as needed.

• Provide in-depth engineering assessments of failure tolerances in support of Engineering Review Boards.

• Certify/develop products for flight.

• Review and provide assessments of HLS provider deliverables (such as milestone products hazards verifications risks and test reports).

• Attend technical interchanges project planning design review and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design requirements issues action items and resolution activities. Identify issues pursue resolutions and provide supporting analyses. Complete assigned action items. Review requirements and implement risk management processes.

• Identify and document customer objectives and product requirements.

• Coordinate develop and present technical materials related to engine systemperformance and testing in support of design milestone reviews andanomaly investigations.

• Document and maintain test and data analysis processes in written work instructions.

• Participate inrelevanttrade and pursue resolution of issues.

A BS degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a BS with at least 18 years of experience.

Qualifications include:

• Familiarity with liquid rocket engine propulsion systems via coursework or work experience is desired.

• Familiarity with and experience in Systems Engineering processes and applications is desired. Experience with NASA systems engineering processes and terminology is a plus.

• Experience with testing data acquisition and data analyses and/or vehicle-engine integration is desired.

• Exhibited capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as a team.

• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to interface successfully across multiple organizations and disciplines ideally in a leadership or collaborative capacity.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point Excel and Word is required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Must be comfortable working across organizational boundaries to identify and resolve engine/vehicle integration issues.

• Experience working in a fast-paced engineering environment with rapidly changing priorities schedules and issues.

• Individual must be highly motivated flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers management and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers management and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer a telephone fax machine copier calculator and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to make rational decisions and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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