Systems Engineer - SLS Spacecraft Payload Integration

About the role

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) is hiring a Systems Engineer for the Space Launch Systems (SLS) Program, supporting the Communication and Navigation system integration for the Spacecraft Payload Integration and Evolution (SPIE) Element Project Office. The role covers the SLS second stage, including the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) and the adapters for the Core Stage and the spacecraft. It provides engineering and liaison functions between the SPIE Project Office and other SLS, NASA and contractor organizations, and works closely with the Integrated Communication and Navigation (ICAN) team.

Key responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering and interface integration support to the MSFC Integrated Systems and Element Operability Team for the SLS Integrated Spacecraft/Payload Integration Element design and integration.
• Lead or support development of interface design definitions, requirements, and verification planning, and coordinate with MSFC, SPIE, SLS project teams and payload customers, including reviews and meetings.
• Assess proposed Interface Control Document changes, prepare console staffing for vehicle processing, launch countdown and flight phases, and generate interface requirements documentation.
• Identify and communicate interface risks through the NASA Risk Management System, and support the Element Chief Engineer or Element Lead Systems Engineer with analyses, trade studies and decision packages.
• Develop cross-program products and prepare inputs to segment products, and travel to other NASA centers and customer locations (nominally 0 to 20%).

Required profile

• Degree in engineering or a related field (ABET-accredited preferred); typically equivalent to a Ph.D. with 4 years' experience, a Master's with 8 years, or a BS with 10 years in systems engineering and integration, launch vehicle definition, design integration, flight evaluation planning, requirement verification and validation.
• US citizen with a STAR ID.
• Experience in development systems engineering requirements, allocation, verification plans, objectives and matrices, and in complex aerospace/space systems development and integration.
• Experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines, and delivering executive-level briefings.
• Desired: technical leadership experience, ground operations experience, knowledge of NASA systems engineering policies and the SLS Program, and knowledge of NASA Communication and Navigation integration for Artemis.

Required skills

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering verification policies and tools for managing verification compliance data.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Digital engineering tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Jira, MagicDraw or similar.
• Preferred: Model-Based Systems Engineering certification (OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional).

What we offer

• Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, personalized mentoring and company-sponsored networking events.
• Wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off and employee perks.