SLS Booster Element Systems Engineer
Huntsville, AL - USA
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The successful candidate will provide systems engineering support to the Space Launch System (SLS) Solid Rocket BoosterKennedy Space Center (KSC) resident management office.
Tasks include but are not limited to:Boosteravionics pyrotechnic and thrust vector controlsystems hardware insight and oversightassembly and checkout test support for Booster aft and forward assemblies acceptancetest supportfor hydraulic pumpspre-installation test support for pyrotechnic hardware launch countdown support perform systemanalyses supportingtest system hardware/software troubleshooting design solutions supporting reviews working groups and boards providing periodic status inputs to project and management.
Candidates would be expected to develop expertisein SLSBoosterfabrication component acceptance testing pre-transfer test and checkout operationsand participate in anomaly investigations.
The successful candidate will be required to provide leadership and mentor less experienced personnel during developmentintegration deployment and operation life cycles.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Education: a bachelors degree (or higher) in engineering.
Typically educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum of 14 years of experience mastersdegree with at least 18 years of experience or bachelors with at least 20 years of experience.
Candidate must have knowledge of space systems avionics pyrotechnicandthrust vector control systemsground and production support equipmentdata acquisition systemsverification and validationprocesses design trade studies milestonereviews interface definition change management risk management and safety. Candidates will be able to review avionics pyrotechnic and thrust vector controlproducts and provide relevant feedback have good coordination and communication skills be pro-active multitask andaccomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience with boostersubsystemsdesired but not required. Experience withDewesoftandNX(or equivalent).
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
This work will be done at Kennedy Space Center.
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:
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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:
06/26/2026 - 07/26/2026Amentum 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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