SLS Booster Element Systems Engineer

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The successful candidate will provide systems engineering support to the Space Launch System (SLS) Solid Rocket Booster Kennedy Space Center (KSC) resident management office.

Tasks include but are not limited to: Booster avionics, pyrotechnic and thrust vector control systems hardware insight and oversight, assembly and checkout test support for Booster aft and forward assemblies, acceptance test support for hydraulic pumps, pre-installation test support for pyrotechnic hardware, launch countdown support, perform system analyses,  supporting test 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 expertise in SLS Booster fabrication, component acceptance testing, pre-transfer test and checkout operations and participate in anomaly investigations.

The successful candidate will be required to provide leadership and mentor less experienced personnel during development, integration, deployment and operation life cycles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

• Education: a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering. 

• Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum of 14 years of experience, master’s degree with at least 18 years of experience, or bachelor's with at least 20 years of experience. 

• Candidate must have knowledge of space systems avionics, pyrotechnic and thrust vector control systems, ground and production support equipment, data acquisition systems, verification and validation processes, design, trade studies, milestone reviews, interface definition, change management, risk management, and safety. Candidates will be able to review avionics, pyrotechnic and thrust vector control products and provide relevant feedback, have good coordination and communication skills, be pro-active, multitask and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience with booster subsystems desired but not required. Experience with Dewesoft and NX (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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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:

06/26/2026 - 07/26/2026

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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