Systems Engineer (PLSS & Life Support)

About the role

Amentum, NASA's largest engineering solutions provider, is hiring a Systems Engineer to support deep space exploration work with NASA at centers across the United States. The engineer reviews and assesses systems engineering and integration documentation for the PLSS and related subsystems, and works with NASA program personnel, suit vendors and vehicle contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering and integration (SE&I) assessments of PLSS and related subsystem documentation, analyses and requirements.
• Review ICDs, ConOps, IRDs, DRDs, IDDs, GR&As, V&V evidence, modeling outputs and system specifications for completeness and technical adequacy.
• Assess partner-provided designs for compatibility with crew interfaces and vehicle or habitat systems.
• Coordinate with NASA program personnel, suit vendor teams and vehicle contractors to clarify requirements and support integrated system development.
• Support resolution of complex system-level issues through analysis, trade studies and technical review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Typically a bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of related experience; license and certification may be required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in human spaceflight, life support systems or complex aerospace systems engineering.
• Proven ability to review technical documentation (specifications, analyses, requirements, V&V artifacts) and give actionable feedback.
• Ability to present technical findings to NASA programs and partner organizations.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and completion of a U.S. government background investigation.

Required skills

• Strong background in systems engineering, including requirements development, verification/validation and interface control.
• Experience with human spaceflight development programs (ISS, Gateway, Artemis) preferred.
• Experience with PLSS design, integration, testing or systems engineering preferred.

What we offer

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast and lunch).
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave, educational reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and pet insurance.