Senior Structural Engineer - Part Time (Temp)

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Houston, Texas is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a part-time, temporary role focused on supporting NASA's deep space exploration initiatives. The position involves reviewing stress reports, hardware designs, and providing expert judgment based on your substantial experience in spaceflight hardware.

Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably along with a master’s degree and over 15 years of relevant experience. The role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities to engage in critical projects that inspire global audiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related experience.
• Experience in reviewing Structural Analysis Reports.
• Understanding of NASA fracture control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to NASA/ES in reviewing stress reports.
• Review hardware designs and verification plans.
• Meet with stakeholders to resolve design issues.

Skills

NASA Spaceflight hardware structures and analysis

Fracture Control experience

Structural verification plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

BSME in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

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 Senior Structural Engineer to join the JETSII Contract!

** This is a part-time temporary role not to exceed 30 weeks **

The Senior Structural Engineer will:

• Provide support to NASA/ES to Review of Commercial Crew Stress Reports to support first flight NET Jan 2024

• Review of components and subsystem hardware designs

• Prior Experience reviewing Structural verification plans and structural analysis for NASA spaceflight hardware

• Fracture Control experience for spaceflight hardware, understand of NASA fracture control requirements and implementation

• Review Structural Analysis Reports and create a spreadsheet database with comments and questions

• Meet with Sierra to resolve comments and questions as needed

• Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications:

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

• BSME in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Requisition Preferences:

• 15+ years experience in NASA Spaceflight hardware structures and analysis

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

See What We Do (https://app.frame.io/presentations/225c1d41-60d8-58cc-bf8c-fd204fb246d9)

Aerospace Solutions Overview

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• 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.

#JETS #JETSII

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:

04/16/2026 - 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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