Surface Docking Spaceflight Hardware Systems Engineer

Amentum; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Houston is seeking a Surface Docking Spaceflight Hardware Systems Engineer to join the JETSII contract and help shape spaceflight hardware for NASA exploration.

You will lead requirements planning, verification planning, and life-cycle reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), apply risk analysis, and collaborate with NASA teams to ensure system performance and interfaces across subsystems. Strong communication and documentation skills with experience in requirements management tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the planning, development, review, and maintenance of requirements and verification plans
• Prepare materials for the system life cycle phasing, including SRR, PDR and CDR
• Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall system design and performance
• Utilize a requirements management software and systems engineering tool such as DOORS, Cradle or Jama
• Create and manage requirements for various projects – including flow down from NASA Program to contractor Project through verification closeout as well as interface definition between subsystems
• Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and raise issues
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors
• Perform other tasks assigned

Skills

Requirements management

Systems engineering

Risk analysis

Trade studies

NASA/JSC experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Cradle

Jama

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 aSurface Docking Spaceflight Hardware Systems Engineer to join the JETSII Contract!

TheSurface Docking Spaceflight Hardware Systems Engineerwill:

• Be responsible for the planning, development, review, and maintenance of requirements and verification plans
• Prepare materials for the system life cycle phasing, including SRR (System Readiness Review), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)
• Work with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements, and to help them plan risk responses
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall system design and performance
• Utilize a requirements management software and systems engineering tool such as DOORS, Cradle or Jama
• Create and manage requirements for various projects – including flow down from NASA Program to contractor Project through verification closeout as well as interface definition between subsystems
• Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and raise issues
• Maintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors
• Perform other tasks assigned

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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication across multiple disciplines
• Knowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Office products

Requisition Preferences:

• Basic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings, material selection, and design software and tools
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products
• Experience in technical or team leadership roles

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 tocomplete 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:

08/22/2026 - 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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