Systems Engineer

amainc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a systems engineer to advance NASA-related missions from Langley. You will develop KPPs, interfaces, margins, and perform uncertainty analysis, while supporting integrated system design and propulsion performance analyses.

MBSE practices may be applied. The role requires a STEM degree and demonstrated orbital mechanics experience, with proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and MS Office; US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• Requirement: Bachelor's in a STEM field (systems, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or computer engineering).
• Experience in orbital mechanics and trajectory analysis for mission concepts.
• Ability to conduct subsystem interfaces and performance parameter trade studies.
• Design improvements and detailed analyses of evolving spacecraft concepts.
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink and familiarity with MBSE practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop KPPs, interfaces, margins, and uncertainty analysis.
• Support system design, trade studies, and performance analyses of propulsion systems using MBSE where applicable.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Trajectory analysis

MBSE familiarity

Trade studies

Modeling and analysis

MATLAB/Simulink

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Microsoft Office

Job description

The qualified candidate(s) will play a key role in advancing NASA's mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research while supporting Langley's strategic focus on autonomous systems, advanced aerospace technologies, space systems, atmospheric science, vehicle integration, systems analysis, and exploration missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop key performance parameters (KPPs), interfaces, margins and uncertainty analysis, risk management, requirements management, failure modes and effects analysis, verification and validation planning, knowledge management, and technology maturation planning
• Support and coordinate integrated system design, trade studies, and performance analyses of propulsion systems. Model based systems engineering (MBSE) practices may be incorporated

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in orbital mechanics and trajectory analysis of potential missions, as well as trade studies and comparisons of various use cases for crew and science missions.
• Conduct assessments in various vehicle sizes and configurations, subsystem interfaces, and trade different technology options and performance parameters
• Conduct design improvements and detailed analyses (e.g. spacecraft thermal design/analysis, data & link budgets, structural analysis, etc.) of the evolving concepts.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink or similar.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of tools
• US citizenship is required or Permanent Residence.

Desired Experience

• Experience in computational fluid dynamics, nuclear engineering, particular technologies
• Experience supporting flight systems, space exploration systems, autonomous systems, atmospheric science missions, or advanced aeronautics programs.
• Familiarity with digital engineering, artificial intelligence applications, and advanced modeling and simulation environments

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions.

We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive.

Please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. AMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging,