IVA Spacesuit Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a IVA Spacesuit Systems Engineer to join the Nexus, a teammate company!

The IVA Spacesuit Systems Engineer will:

• Support exploration projects as a practicing systems engineer creating development life cycle artifacts and guiding other team members in the creation of systems engineering artifacts.
• Implement systems engineering principles and practices across systems.
• Work closely with stakeholders including customers, team leads, and team members, and therefore must possess solid human spaceflight engineering technical knowledge and experience, along with excellent communication skills.
• Participate in, and support leads in guiding, activities throughout the life cycle phases of systems, from early concept development, trade studies, design, integration, testing, verification and validation, operations and through sustainment.
• Support, and lead aspects of guiding, implementing, and managing project team activities including defining system stakeholder needs, decomposing system functions, developing technical requirements, negotiating and capturing system interfaces, performing design analyses, supporting the planning and execution of system verification and validation activities, and supporting system testing and operations.
• Develop and model concepts.
• Work on requirements definition, flow-down, assessment and verification.
• Work on the development of concept of operations, software Verification and Validation (V&V) plans.
• Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements and responses.
• Review documentation for major milestone reviews such as TRR, CDR, SAR, etc.
• Review Hazard Analyses.
• Attend project meetings and provide meeting summaries to technical leads. - Work on trade studies and participate in stakeholder reviews.
• Work in a team environment.
• Report to the team lead to provide status on progress, issues and requests for support.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer, other NASA support contractors and the HLS commercial partners.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

​This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience in technology demonstrations and early program concept development and formulation.
• Experience with requirements development, design trades, development of Concept of Operations, risk analysis, and
• system analysis of space hardware.
• Experience creating concepts for operations of single systems as well as operations across multiple space vehicles.
• Experience with technology roadmap development and creating technology integration plans.
• Experience collecting/understanding stakeholder needs.
• Experience with interface definition for complex subsystems.
• Experience with interface definitions between multiple systems or elements of a mission.
• Experience with Test and Verification of spaceflight hardware.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and associated documentation.

Requisition Preferences:

• Electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering degree.
• Experience working with multiple NASA organizations and international partners. - Experience working across NASA centers.
• Experience with hardware or software development projects.
• Familiarity with human space exploration systems (for example Orion, Commercial Crew, ISS, EMU/xEMU).
• Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as  mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection for engineering products.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.
• Familiarity with system architecture tools such as DoDAF, TODAF, etc.

Compensation:

• Salary starts at $83,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

 Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

 

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. 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:

11/05/2026 - Until Filled

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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