Flight Projects Engineer — Space Hardware & Testing

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Engineer - Flight Projects to join the Barrios team in Houston, TX, supporting NASA program flight hardware. You will develop project documentation, coordinate with design and analysis teams, inspect hardware, and assist in test rig construction and data analysis.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years of related experience, with CAD and MS Office proficiency and the ability to present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in engineering or related area.
• Experience with requirements development and verification criteria.
• Familiarity with space hardware design, drawings, and material selection.
• Ability to prepare written documents and present at meetings.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Develop project documentation and track drawings, procurements, and risks.
• Collaborate with design team and analysts to meet requirements.
• Inspect hardware upon receipt to verify against drawings/models.
• Build test rigs and analyze data from tests.
• Support configuration control of project documents.
• Develop test procedures and coordinate with NASA/JSC for flight certification.
• Coordinate with ISS vehicle office for integrated operation concepts.
• Prepare presentations and report progress to team lead.
• Work in a team environment and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Presentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling software

MS Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Project Engineer - Flight Projects to join the Barrios team in Houston, TX, supporting NASA program flight hardware. You will develop project documentation, coordinate with design and analysis teams, inspect hardware, and assist in test rig construction and data analysis.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years of related experience, with CAD and MS Office proficiency and the ability to present findings to stakeholders.