Space Systems Mechanical Engineer for NASA Missions

Amentum company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our ERC team in supporting NASA missions and deep-space exploration. You will analyze customer requirements, develop design solutions, and create engineering drawings for thermal vacuum testing and facility systems.

Responsibilities include design, testing, and reviews, collaborating with NASA and facility teams, and leading engineers to deliver compliant, robust systems. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration.
• Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
• Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast paced work environment.
• Able to interpret and modify Facility Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
• Knowledgeable and experienced in MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo or other CAD software packages.
• Familiar with Facility Systems operations and maintenance.
• Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a Thermal Vacuum Testing environment.
• Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.
• Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
• Presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for facility related projects.
• Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

Job description

Amentum seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our ERC team in supporting NASA missions and deep-space exploration. You will analyze customer requirements, develop design solutions, and create engineering drawings for thermal vacuum testing and facility systems.

Responsibilities include design, testing, and reviews, collaborating with NASA and facility teams, and leading engineers to deliver compliant, robust systems. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.