Section Manager, Chemical and Fluid Systems for Space Exploration Applications

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria

9/80 schedule

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Section Manager, Chemical and Fluid Systems for Space Exploration Applications in Houston, TX, to lead a diverse team of engineers in chemical engineering, fluid systems and space environments analysis for NASA JSC's JETSII program.

You will manage resources and schedules across multiple projects, perform technical reviews, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with requirements to deliver high-quality analyses and solutions for space exploration applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; master's degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of experience in chemical processes, fluid systems, or space environments analysis.
• Experience with management of technical personnel.
• Experience with chemical or fluid system cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of engineers in chemical, fluid systems and space environmental analysis.
• Manage resources, schedules, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Perform technical reviews of final product documents, including Life Support and Fluid System Analysis.
• Guide development and validation of chemical and fluid models for space exploration applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure NASA customer needs are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Chemical engineering

Fluid systems

Project management

Tech personnel mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager, Chemical and Fluid Systems for Space Exploration Applications to join the JETSII Contract!

The Section Manager, Chemical and Fluid Systems for Space Exploration Applications will:

• Report directly to the Design and Analysis Group Manager.

• The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 22 Permanents involved in various aspects of Chemical Engineering, Fluid Systems and Space Environments Analysis across and in support of several NASA Johnson Space Center Engineering Divisions.

• Lead a diverse team of engineers in chemical, fluid systems and space environmental analysis

• Manage resources, schedules, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects

• Perform technical reviews of final product documents, including Life Support Test reports and Fluid System Analysis

• Guide development and validation of chemical and fluid models for space exploration applications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, thermal analysis, and life support systems

• Ensure compliance with engineering $1,000s and project requirements

• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth within the team

• Ensure NASA customers have adequate technical support personnel to accomplish associated tasks.

• Ensure Permanents in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensure products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels.

• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Ensure Project Managers and Task Order Managers have adequate Analysis personnel to accomplish associated tasks.

• Conduct meetings with Project Managers to provide status and obtain feedback.

• Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.

• Work with Engineering Directorate Division Technical Monitor (DTM) and Task Order manager to establish monthly Level of Effort (LOE) support for estimates.

• Perform routine analysis report reviews for deliverable adherence.

• Conduct oversight, mentorship and guidance to individual analysis task leads.Work with analysis task leads to track and maintain efficient task performance

• Maintain an active list of lessons learned to actively inform section members.

• Maintain active related risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all associated analysis tasks.

• Communicate analysis status to senior management.

• Conduct periodic section meetings to review personnel work safety.

• Conduct periodic face-to-face meetings with Permanents to obtain status, ensure efficiency and provide solutions where needed.

• Review and approve Permanent timecards, overtime requests and travel.

• Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.

• Document and perform personnel performance evaluation reviews.

• Generate award nominations for associated personnel.

• Establish and monitor personnel training plans.

• Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.

• Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.

• Provide basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.

• Review, develop or update Analysis processes as required.

• Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.

• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear), Physics or Chemistry

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical processes, fluid systems, or space environments analysis or development.

• Minimum of 2 years' familiarity or exposure to NASA/NASA IT Chemical, Fluid System Analysis or Space Environments System Analysis for exploration systems and components

• Experience with technical personnel management

• Experience with chemical and fluid systems concept development and cost estimation

• Experience with interviewing and identifying chemical or fluid system or space environment analysis candidates

Compensation:

• Salary starts at $115,500. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. 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:

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:

11/09/2026 - 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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