Early Career Payload Integration Systems Engineer (ES2)

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a systems engineer to provide system-level integration support for MSFC's SLS Payload Integration group, focusing on CubeSat and small satellite initiatives in Huntsville, AL. You’ll coordinate across mechanical, electrical, and software teams and contribute to requirements verification and documentation.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees, US citizenship, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills; travel to NASA facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; master’s level preferred with experience.
• US citizenship and STAR ID required.
• Experience coordinating across disciplines to resolve integration issues.
• Strong oral and written communication, customer relations.
• Proficiency with Excel and programming basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full CubeSat/SmallSat integration process.
• Assist with requirements tracking and verification.
• Help develop and review technical documentation.
• Conduct engineering trade studies and summarize findings.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, software teams.
• Support day-to-day engineering tasks.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Oral communication

MS Office

Space systems interest

Engineering fundamentals

Excel proficiency

Programming basics

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's or BS with relevant experience

Tools

Doors Next Generation (DNG)

Jira

Python

Power BI

MagicDraw

Job description

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Position Description

This opportunity will provide systems engineering and system-level integration support to MSFC for the SLS Payload Integration group as part of the MSFC Systems Requirements and Verification Branch (EV72) in the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70). Seeking a highly motivated individual to support hands‑on aerospace systems engineering and payload integration efforts related to CubeSats, small satellite missions, and engineering execution. Selected candidate will work directly with a systems integration lead on active projects involving spacecraft interfaces, requirements, testing, and cross‑disciplinary coordination.

Tasks:

• Develop a full process for CubeSat / SmallSat integration activities (mechanical, electrical, and interface)
• Assist with requirements tracking and verification (ICDs, compliance matrices, etc.)
• Help develop and review technical documentation (procedures, test plans, verification reports)
• Conduct engineering trade studies and summarize findings clearly
• Coordinate across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software) to resolve integration issues
• Perform general technical problem solving and support day‑to‑day engineering tasks

Qualifications

A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or related field required. Degree from an ABET‑accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a master’s with at least one total year of relevant experience or a BS with at least three total years of relevant experience. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.

The candidate is required to have:

• Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to identify requirements and resolve vehicle/propulsion systems integration issues.
• Excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and be proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

The candidate is required to have:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong interest in space systems / CubeSats / spacecraft design
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals (structures, circuits, current state of CubeSat technology)
• Proficiency with Excel is required, and moderate programming background.
• Candidate is expected to be a self‑motivated, team player familiar with working in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to breakdown complex problems or issues into manageable pieces to facilitate resolution of technical concerns.
• Critical thinking, effective communications, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills.

Desired skill sets (presence of one or more of these qualifications will be used as discriminating factors in selecting applicants):

• Experience with database management. Other desired experience: Digital Engineering tools such as Doors Next Generation (DNG), Jira, Python, Power BI, and MagicDraw.
• Must have some level of knowledge of how to implement Systems Engineering principles.
• Some experience with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) desired.

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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Compensation Details:

ES2

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:

08/18/2026 - 09/30/2026

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.

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