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Description
This candidate will provide systems engineering, requirements management and integration support to the MSFC Systems Design and Verification Branch (EV72) for the Space Reactor-1 Freedom (SR-1) Program and to the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70).
The candidate will coordinate and interface with multiple SR-1 engineering disciplines, system elements, cross-program elements, and customers, as well as participate in SR-1 reviews, meetings, working groups, task teams, and trade studies. The candidate will provide support for the development and integration of systems engineering solutions of key systems engineering products including requirements specifications, support program/project deliverables and subsequent activities where these products are assessed and matured. The successful candidate will work with the SR-1 System element customers/partners from inception to deployment to ensure stakeholder needs are satisfied.
System engineering support to be provided by the candidate includes the following responsibilities:
- Lead and/or support the development of SR-1 interface requirements and verification products and ensure compliance with these requirements during development, testing and evaluation of SR-1 sub-elements.
- Provide technical integration with other engineering disciplines, the SR-1 Program, and cross-program elements, including risk-based insight/oversight through assessment of requirements and verification activities.
- Support the SR-1 Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) and Engineering Discipline Lead Engineers (EDLEs) to evaluate prime contractor deliverables, including assessments of element Detailed Verification Objectives and verification of allocated end item specification requirements.
- Support performing systems engineering tasks and assessments to support the SR-1 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.
- Support the implementation of Digital Engineering best practices, approaches, techniques, and tools.
- Support requirement Verification and Validation (V&V) activities including V&V planning, execution, coordination, and integration for system level requirements to assure 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.
- Identify, describe, and communicate potential risks related to the products, processes and interactions in the systems engineering processes and document them in the NASA Risk Management System.
Qualifications
A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. 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 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 SR-1 systems engineering effort.
- Education and/or experience in systems engineering principles and practices, including requirements management, verification strategies, and verification planning.
- Experience with defining and managing interfaces, interface requirements, and interface verification.
- Familiarity with working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute program systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
- Familiarity with Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to requirements management and experience with using tools/systems to manage requirements and verification compliance data.
- Familiarity with developing and delivering briefings, with strong oral, written, and customer relation skills, and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Education and/or experience with Digital Engineering tools, such as: DOORS Next Generation, Jira, MagicDraw, or similar tools.
- Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID
Applicants should also have one or more of the following desired qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in effective technical leadership of an engineering team.
- Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute program systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
- An understanding and knowledge of the current SR-1 program and a working understanding of the SR-1 Element interfaces.
- 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.
- Certification in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), particularly Object Management Group® (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional™ (OCSMP™) Certification
- 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:
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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:
05/11/2026 - 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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