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Position Description:
This position will provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) Level Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) support focusing on integration for 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 LP10 by serving as an integrator by reviewing chart and change packages going before HLS boards and review forums to help ensure technical adequacy, completeness, coordination and conciseness prior to presentation.
Specific support to be provided includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Prior to HLS Boards, perform a technical review all HLS Control Board (HCB) and Systems Engineering Review Forum (SERF) Technical Update Review Forum (TURF) chart packages and offer recommendations to Change Package Engineer (CPE) presenters. Support the technical integration/coordination of packages as required.
Maintain any needed coordination during the review process with HLS Lead System Engineer, HLS Chief Engineer, HLS Chief Safety Officer, HLS SE&I Management, HLS Configuration and Data Management (CDM) team, and other HLS Offices.
Provide feedback to CPE’s on their package’s presentation style, overall storyboarding, organization, and other aspects.
Ensure presenter has appropriate data markings, has coordinated package with the Provider as appropriate, has separated packages/presentations between Providers as appropriate, and has ensured the Provider is present at board as appropriate.
Coordinate with other Programs/NASA centers to support integration efforts as needed.
Perform surge, mission essential systems engineering & integration tasks, including technical integration tasks, with respect to assisting the HLS SE&I Office (and other HLS offices).
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 as requested.
Support interface and integration requirements definition, verification, and validation, and change management efforts as requested.
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 10 years of systems engineering and/or technical management experience. MS degree preferred.
Experience supporting NASA launch vehicle and spacecraft projects.
Familiarity with developing and documenting requirements, verifications, processes, or procedures.
Diverse knowledge of space vehicle design, functions, terminology, interfaces, technical disciplines, and system design.
Flight hardware experience and/or hardware delivery experience.
Demonstrated history of proactive planning and execution.
Excellent technical and process review skill sets.
Excellent written and oral technical communication skills, with the ability to clearly define and describe a technical subject to peers and executive level stakeholders across various engineering disciplines.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering program-level briefings and capability to communicate with executive level stakeholders and partners.
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).
Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
Preferred Qualifications:
8+ 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.
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:
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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:
06/05/2026 - 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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