Systems Engineer for the Space Launch Systems
Amentum· Defense & Space· Oct 15, 2026 · 13d ago
Huntsville, AL
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
4+ years exp
Job description
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Description of Duties:
The Senior Systems Engineer supports SLS Program / NASA systems on the Amentum ESSCA contract.
The key purpose of the position is to plan and perform systems engineering, development, assembly, test, verification, certification, integration activities specifically for the SLS Upper Stage for Artemis IV and beyond. Provide support to implement additional requirements for the ARTEMIS and MAESTRO software including design, development, integration and testing with Upper Stage partner(s). Facilitate integration as needed between SLS Core Stage test & integration facilities and Upper Stage test & integration facilities.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Systems Engineer will provide systems engineering support to the NASA SLS Upper Stage program office at MSFC. The skills needed to support the Core Stage consists of all the skills provided to the ES53 IATF, including Simulations software developers, systems engineers, integration and test engineers, and mechanical and electrical technicians.
Additional responsibilities are defined below:
• Perform or coordinate systems engineering activities including Trade Studies and Analysis, Requirements Definition and Traceability, Requirements Allocation and Verification, Interface Definition, System Integration and test, and Design Verification and Validation. Also ensure requirements and specifications can be verified and validated, including risk mitigations, usability and NASA requirements.
• Work closely with SLS Upper stage program office and IATF software, hardware, and facility development personnel during development, understanding of configurations in development, operation, verification, and validation of IATF systems and emulators.
• Assist the project verification and validation team by defining and delivering verification and validation project deliverables.
• Identify the data that will be required to show objectively that all configurations of the product meet their requirements, as well as customer needs.
• Ensure that all test systems and equipment are appropriately validated and controlled.
• Review and analyze IATF system test data and record pass/fail results and conclusions. Ensure that results are traced to requirements.
• Measure and report on progress toward completion of verification and validation, and summarize the verification and validation performed, the data reviewed, and conclusions reached in compliance.
• Support completion of development testing, to characterize designs and understand trade-offs.
• Create or contribute to project deliverables which may include verification and/or validation plans, protocols, and reports; execution of the plans and protocols; and resolving deviations.
• Manage timeline for verification and validation activities and generate status reports.
These activities will continue as the launch vehicle architecture matures and the SLS program completes program phases, reviews and schedule milestones.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 14 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.
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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Qualifications:
A degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or a degree in a related technical discipline. A degree from an ABET accredited university preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with a minimum 4 years of experience, Masters with at least 8 years of experience, or BS with at least 10 years of experience.
Systems engineering experience supporting hardware and software integration, requirements development, verification and validation, and testing is preferred.
Additional requirements:
• Defining simulation system level requirements and software requirements.
• Creating verification and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Design, development, and operation of Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) integration and test facilities.
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing, avionics testing, flight software, launch vehicle simulations, and/or avionics systems engineering experience.
• Test system certification and simulation software accreditation
• Maintenance of avionics integration labs and deployed emulator systems.
• Evaluation of Avionics models used in HWIL systems.
• Definition of processes/procedures associated with the full life cycle of HWIL integration/test facilities and deployed emulator systems.
• Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures is desired.
• Excellent communication skills, technical writing, and presentation skills are required.
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 (10-20%).
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 Amentum 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 is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., 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.
#ESSCA
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:
10/15/2026 - 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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