Flight Software Requirements and Analysis Engineer

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Tax Savings

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division in Huntsville, AL seeks a Flight Software Requirements and Analysis Engineer to define, document, and validate spacecraft flight software requirements. You will perform analysis to ensure requirements meet safety, reliability, and mission-critical needs in a rigorous, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include working in an Agile setting, maintaining traceability, and supporting software integration and verification activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Agile software development environment.
• Develop and review system and derived requirements with traceability.
• Analyze UML diagrams of software designs.
• Provide insight and support to software integration and verification activities.
• Participate in peer-reviews and design reviews.
• Produce weekly/monthly status reports of progress.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate flight software requirements.
• Ensure requirements meet safety, reliability, and mission-critical constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for traceability across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Agile process

Requirements derivation

UML analysis

Software integration

Peer reviews

Status reporting

Education

ABET-accredited degree

PhD + 4y

MS + 8y

BS + 10-15y

Tools

Jira

Stash

DOORS

DOORS Next Gen

Job description

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Description

As a Flight Software Requirements and Analysis Engineer at Amentum Space Exploration Division you will be responsible for defining, documenting, and validating the technical requirements for spacecraft flight software, and for performing analysis to ensure those requirements are met in a safe, reliable, and mission‑critical environment

Skills Required

• Participate in an Agile software development environment.
• Develop and review system and derived requirements and address design traceability.
• Analyze UML diagrams of detailed software designs.
• Provide insight & support to software integration and Test and Verification activities.
• Conduct & participate in multiple levels of peer-review, as well as formal design reviews.
• Produce weekly and monthly status reports of progress in assigned areas.

The candidate should be experienced in the following

• Requirements definition for complex systems.
• Atlassian tools suite (i.e., Jira, Stash, etc.) or equivalent.
• IBM Rational DOORS and DOORS Next Generation (DNG).
• Communication, team interaction, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Leading or participating in small teams in agile software requirements development processes.
• Experienced in change request systems, and the use of formal configuration management tools.
• Exposure to software development tools and automated software testing tools.
• Ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and collaborate successfully across diverse teams.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, stakeholders, and cross‑organizational team members; possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or equivalent from an ABET accredited university preferred. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID

• Ph.D., with minimum of 4 years of experience,
• MS with at least 8 years of experience or
• BS with at least 10-15 years of experience.

Essential Functions

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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.

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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

• 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

11/05/2026 - Until Filled

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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