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Huntsville, Alabama, United States
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Position Description
The person in this position will provide Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Verification, and Validation (RV&V) coordination, system level integration support, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) support, Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) Next Generation (DNG) support, Digital Transformation coordination to the MSFC Systems Design and Verification Branch (EV72) for support to the Human Lander System (HLS) Office, and to the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70).
The successful candidate will manage, configure, and maintain the DNG database of HLS requirements and verification products and ensure compliance with these requirements during development, testing and evaluation of HLS components. The candidate will also manage the coordination of, and interface with, multiple engineering disciplines, system elements, cross-program elements, and customers, as well as participate in reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and trade studies. The candidate will take leadership in the implementation of model-based systems engineering solutions and support the digital transformation of key systems engineering products. The candidate will also supply leadership and/or support for the development of key systems engineering products including requirements, specifications, support program/project milestones, and any subsequent activities where these products are assessed and matured. The candidate will work with the HLS customers/partners from inception to deployment to ensure stakeholder needs are satisfied.
DNG Administrator support to be provided by the candidate includes the following responsibilities:
Lead and Innovate: Spearhead the planning, organization, and implementation of model-based systems engineering processes, driving improvements and fostering a culture of excellence.
Architectural Excellence: Conduct comprehensive analyses to optimize system architecture, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions such as open architecture standards.
Lead and/or support the development of HLS element requirements and verification products and ensure compliance with these requirements during development, testing and evaluation of HLS sub-elements.
Lead and/or support the creation, importing and managing user accounts, groups, roles and permissions within DNG.
Lead and/or supporting the monitoring, investigating, troubleshooting user connection issues, resolving system issues and provide end user support.
Provide technical integration with other engineering disciplines, the HLS program and cross-program elements, including risk-based insight/oversight through assessment of requirements and verification activities.
Support the HLS Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) and Systems Engineer & Integration (SE&I) lead to evaluating prime contractor deliverables, including assessments of element Detailed Verification Objectives and verification of allocated end item specification requirements.
Support systems engineering tasks and assessments to support the HLS Program through reviews, meetings, working groups, trade studies and development of key systems engineering products to support program milestones.
Support developing integrated schedules and other tracking mechanisms to manage the work and identify risks and opportunities.
Provide support for requirement verification and validation (V&V) including V&V planning, execution, coordination, and integration for system level requirements to ensure design compliance.
Communicate technical issues, risks, best practices and lessons-learned related to products, technical positions, requirement management, and V&V practices and develop integrated schedules and other tracking mechanisms to manage systems engineering tasks.
Qualifications
A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a BS degree in a related technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration, launch vehicle definition, functional design, design integration, requirement management, requirement verification, and/or requirement validation.
Applicants must have the following required qualifications:
Ability to function in a self-directed dynamic work environment as an effective team member, willing to assume a leadership role in the HLS systems engineering effort.
Prior Systems Engineering experience to include but not limited to system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to verification and experience with using tools/systems to manage verification compliance data.
Prior experience in systems administration, specifically supporting MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) tools
Prior Systems Engineering experience to include but not limited to system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation.
Demonstrate experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DNG, MagicDraw, and/or Jira.
Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute program systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings, excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Applicants should also have one or more of the following desired qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in effective technical leadership of an engineering team.
Knowledge of launch vehicle programmatic planning processes and experience performing oversight of prime contractor hardware production, test, and certification efforts.
Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures.
Familiarity with aerospace vehicles and system design.
Experience with defining and managing interfaces, interface requirements, and interface verification.
Certification in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), particularly Object Management Group® (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional™ (OCSMP™) Certification.
Essential Functions
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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.
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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-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
11/03/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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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