Description

Be a part of the team accepting the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond. The ESSCA contract provides engineering, scientific, and technical support to NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL.  Our Thermal Analysis and Control team is a high performing group executing challenging tasks for thermal and fluids design, analysis, and test support of the Space Launch System (SLS), Human Lander System (HLS), Deep Space Habitation and Mars missions.

Working independently and with an integrated, collaborative team, your responsibilities would include:

• Assisting with the Thermal team’s implementation of Spacecraft Certification Plans.
  • Coordinating reviews of Design Requirements Documents and other program documentation including working with Change Management for upcoming reviews, assigning reviewers, and gathering comments.
  • Assisting with creation of Jira tickets, assets, and Confluence pages to support the Certification documentation.
  • Assisting with tracking program concerns/risks, product assurance actions, and hazards.
• Assisting with tracking tasks for the Thermal team
  • Creating Jira task tickets by direction of the Systems Engineering and Integration team
  • Coordinating with discipline experts and leads on the status of tasks and ensure tickets are kept up to date.
• Assisting with Thermal team onboarding
  • Fulfilling onboarding ticket tasks as required, such as updating rosters and assisting with administration and access requests.
• Attending weekly meetings and other meetings as required
• Performing additional tasks as required by Thermal design leads and program management.
• Supporting technical reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company guidelines. 
• Staying updated with latest advancements, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
• Working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
• Sustaining an organized work environment that promotes safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Qualifications:

A degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution is required.  Degrees in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering are highly desired. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a master’s degree with at least 3 years or Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of related and progressive engineering experience. 

Required skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a Systems Engineering Integration and Test role for aerospace programs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.   
• Technical writing and presentation capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).

Desired skills and experience:

• Knowledge of industry regulations, engineering principles, standards, and safety practices related to aerospace thermal hardware and analysis. 
• Experience in design, analyses, and integration of active and/or passive thermal systems in aerospace or similar industry.

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 customers (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<15%).

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, it requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to 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 workdays are from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required. 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:

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:

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.