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Sr. Systems Design Engineer

Amentum
Huntsville, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5–30 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:

  • ASED is expecting a large spike in customer demand for design engineers across multiple areas to include mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering to support our Nation’s ambitious lunar exploration goals. These positions are projected to focus on the new Lunar Lander Spacecraft and adjacent hardware projects for the Artemis Program. Some of the specific tasks will include mechanical component design, spacecraft structures design, fluid system design, electrical harness design, and mechanical and electrical system integration/assembly.
  • Candidate must be able to support aggressive schedules to meet deliverable due dates, and occasional overtime may be required. Roles will require working as part of an integrated product team with other contractors as well as NASA Civil Servants from various organizations and disciplines to release engineering documentation for the manufacture of flight hardware.
  • Develop designs as well as detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and provide fabrication support to manufacturing personnel.
  • Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from NASA.
  • Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed.
  • Positions will be on-site, but remote opportunities may also be available.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or experience in the approximate 5-30 year range.
  • Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting.
  • Proficiency utilizing Windchill.
  • Demonstrated expertise in your specific design discipline applicable to flight hardware or other quality sensitive products.
  • Preferences:
  • Experience supporting NASA human spaceflight programs, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated technical programs.
  • Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) and experience applying GD&T to fully dimensioned production drawings.
  • General understanding of manufacturability and design fabrication practices for flight hardware.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to better support the customer during design presentations and status meetings.
  • Essential Functions
  • Work Environment
  • Office and laboratory 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 (<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%). Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). 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 workdays are from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (20%) 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, 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 #ASED #Amentum
  • Compensation Details:
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  • 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:
  • 10/21/2026 - 11/16/2026
  • 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.
  • Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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