Systems Engineering SME – Human Landing System (SME2)

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Position Description:

This position will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) support to the Human Lander System (HLS) Program Office’s Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Office (LP10) at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This position will provide direct support to the Requirements and Verification team in the areas of interfaces, requirements and/or verification and validation (V&V).    Coordinate across the Artemis program elements, to include Orion,  Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility (EHP), and other HLS landers interfaces.  Near-term duties will be directed to the support of requirements.

Specific support to be provided includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Support the Requirements and Verification team by:
  • Negotiate, capture and document requirements while leveraging Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.
  • Provide inputs to strategic planning regarding the processes and approaches for definition and documentation of interfaces, requirements and V&V to support HLS milestones.
  • Support V&V through strategic planning, vetting and capturing V&V planning and closure documentation, and supporting review and approval of provided Detailed Verification Objectives (DVO)/Verification Events (VE) and Verification Closure Notices (VCN).
  • Contribute to the digital transformation efforts through the development of Digital Engineering Tools and leveraging AI as appropriate.
• Develop and deliver SE&I products, documents, presentations, and action item responses. 
• Support interface and integration requirements definition, verification, and validation, and change management efforts.
• Participate in reviews, meetings, teleconferences, and working groups.
• Communicate issues, best practices, lessons-learned and other technical positions related to the development of the systems engineering approach for program level integration efforts.
• Identify, describe, and communicate potential risks.
• Build consensus across stakeholders to meet program/project technical, cost and schedule constraints.
• Deliver project briefings to all levels of management and stakeholders.
• Provide clear and effective communications with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%). Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 25+ years of systems engineering and/or technical management experience. MS degree preferred.

• Experience supporting NASA launch vehicle and spacecraft projects.
• Experience developing and documenting requirements, verifications, processes, or procedures.  
• Knowledge of space vehicle design, functions, terminology, interfaces, technical disciplines, and system design. 
• Flight hardware experience and/or hardware delivery experience.
• A strong ability to perform with limited direction and guidance.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and effective team player with strong customer relations skills, familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated experience building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders, organizing, and facilitating meetings/technical discussions. Ability to read the room in meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with all levels of engineering and project management with the ability to lead and influence for consensus.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams &Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers across various engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering program-level briefings and capability to communicate with program level stakeholders and partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience years of systems engineering and/or technical or programmatic management support of NASA projects or programs.
• Experience in project planning and technical integration.
• DNG Experience.
• Jira Experience.
• Experience with planning, supporting, and executing space/DoW hardware design, development test and evaluation (DDT&E) efforts.
• Familiarity with specific NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to technical management such as the NASA Space Flight Program and Project Management Requirements (NPR 7120.5) and NASA Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements (NPR 7123.1).

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:

SME2

       

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:

06/01/2026 - 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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