Senior Composite Engineer (SME1)

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Position Overview This role supports composite structures design analysis and manufacturing for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) programs. The engineer will work on composite components for launch vehicles propulsion systems and spacecraft structures. This position is ideal for a strong composites engineer looking to grow into MSFC-specific requirements and advanced spaceflight applications. Must be a US citizen and have a STAR ID.

Key Responsibilities

Composite Design & Analysis

• Perform design and analysis of composite components for aerospace structures.
• Develop laminate schedules evaluate material behavior and assess structural performance under mechanical and thermal loads.
• Support FEA modeling activities including linear and basic non-linear analysis buckling checks and failure assessments.
• Participate in trade studies and support requirements development.

Program Support & Collaboration

• Work directly with MSFC engineering teams suppliers and other contractors to develop composite solutions.
• Support design reviews (PDR CDR) by preparing presentation materials and technical documentation.
• Contribute to testing plans NDI evaluation and verification activities as needed.

Manufacturing & Materials

• Support composite fabrication activities including autoclave layup AFP/ATL and resin infusion processes.
• Participate in tooling reviews process development and troubleshooting of manufacturing issues.
• Assist with material evaluation process documentation and coordination with manufacturing engineering.

Testing & Verification

• Support composite component testing data review and correlation activities.
• Assist with structural test planning failure investigation activities and corrective action discussions.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration documentation and compliance with engineering processes.
• Communicate effectively across disciplines and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in aerospace mechanical materials engineering or related field.

• 1015 years of experience working with composite materials and structural components (aerospace preferred).
• Experience with composite laminate design basic FEA and mechanical/thermal load assessment.
• Hands-on familiarity with composite manufacturing processes such as autoclave layup AFP/ATL or RTM/VARTM.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (CATIA NX SolidWorks Abaqus ANSYS or Nastran).
• Ability to work within structured engineering processes and deliver highquality technical documentation.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications

• Experience supporting spaceflight launch vehicle or defense composite structures.
• Exposure to cryogenic composites pressure vessels or largescale aerospace structures.
• Familiarity with NASA/MSFC standards or similar government requirements.
• Experience with NDI methods such as UT thermography or Xray.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python MATLAB).

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. 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 (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

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 (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our 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 7:30-4:30 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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