System Engineering for Portable Crew Device

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Systems Engineer to support the Orion Portable Crew Device integration with the HLS program and vendors, ensuring alignment with NASA priorities and program timelines.

You will develop requirements, coordinate verifications, and participate in design reviews while collaborating with a diverse team across centers. On-site role with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5–10 years of related systems engineering experience.
• On-site in B44; situational telework only.
• Knowledge of SE&I processes, MBSE, and space hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering to integrate Orion PCD with HLS and vendors.
• Support project schedules, procurement docs, and budgets.
• Develop requirement packages for architecture, design, verification/validation, and operations.
• Conduct life cycle reviews and coordinate verification/validation activities.
• Work with ground testing and flight operations testing of hardware.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DOORS Next Generation

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 System Engineering for Portable Crew Device to join the team with Aerodyne, a teammate company!

The System Engineering for Portable Crew Device will:

• The Systems Engineer will provide systems engineering services to support integration of the Orion PCD System (approx.15 devices) with the HLS project office and HLS vendors. This will also include coordinating with the Moon Base Program and the Orion Project Office, which is currently leading the selection and certification of PCD system devices.
• Support engineering flight project schedule, procurement documentation, budget and system requirements documents
• Develop and support sub-project requirement and verification data packages to support architecture requirements, design, verification/validation, operations, and sustaining engineering
• Conduct product life cycle reviews, coordinate integration, verification, and validation activities
• Work with requirements to align with hardware specifications while understanding the verifications
• Perform system engineering functions of projects and provide user input feedback during the design process
• Work with ground testing and flight operations testing of hardware with end item documentation
• Review verification and validation reports to verify compliance with requirements
• Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews
• Participate and contribute to support the development of Orion Con-Ops.
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall electrical design and performance
• Participate in test, verification, and operation of the as-built hardware
• Work with team members and leads to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses
• Work and present schedule and progress to customers
• Must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• 10 years’ of relevant experience in systems engineering
• Must be on site in B44. (Situational telework only).
• Knowledge and understanding of SE&I processes, methodologies, tools and technologies including model based systems engineering
• Knowledge of test principles, tools, and processes needed to develop test requirements
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision
• Experience working in a team environment
  

Requisition Preferences

• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Experience with NASA processes (including EA-023.)
• Knowledge and experience with DOORS Next Generation

Compensation

• Salary starts at $98,500. 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 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

10/15/2026 - 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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