Systems Engineer

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Houston, TX, seeks a Systems Engineer to support NASA's COSMOS contract at Johnson Space Center. You will collaborate with COSMOS and NASA engineers to translate requirements into hardware and software specifications, lead architecture design, and ensure rigorous documentation and integration across mission control, MTC, SVMF, and MCCS.

The role requires a BS in CS or aerospace, 0–5 years, ability to obtain NASA PIV, and strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in CS, Aerospace Eng, or related technical field; 0–5 years experience.
• Ability to obtain NASA PIV badge.
• Strong analytical, systems engineering, and documentation skills.
• Experience with requirements analysis, design, and documentation.
• Proven teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, stories, and operations concepts with customers.
• Perform high-level requirement assessments and support detailed assessments.
• Develop and maintain schedules for work components.
• Create and update documentation for design/change instruments.
• Perform data processing, post data reduction, and data mining.
• Conduct system analysis, trade studies, and interface definition studies.
• Lead systems architecture design and integration efforts.
• Provide Systems Engineering support to implementing organizations and external customers.
• Collaborate in a multi-functional team to develop ideas.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Office 365

ITIL/ServiceNow

Agile development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

This role is as a Systems Engineer in support of the Systems Engineering Department for the Contract for Organizing Spaceflight Mission Operations and Systems (COSMOS), which is NASA’s next-generation mission operations contract located on-site at Johnson Space Center. COSMOS ensures the continuity of critical human spaceflight support by providing mission control services, advanced training systems, and full-scale spacecraft mockups for astronaut preparation and engineering analysis.

Description Of Duties

The Systems Engineer facilitates design changes to NASA Johnson Space Center’s Mission Training Center (MTC), though Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) and/or Mission Control Center Systems (MCCS) work may also be required.

The Systems Engineer works in a dynamic team environment and collaborates with COSMOS and NASA Systems Engineers and Platform/OS Engineers to evaluate requirements/designs and to facilitate changes across the MTC’s hardware and software systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are required for customer interactions. Strong initiative, teamwork and problem-solving skills are also required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with customers, users, and engineers to effectively analyze user requirements, user stories, and operations concepts,
• Perform high level requirement assessments and facilitate the detailed assessments performed by the implementing technical organizations,
• Develop and maintain schedules for work components,
• Create and/or update documentation for design and change instruments,
• Perform post data processing, post data reduction, and data mining,
• Perform system analysis, assessments, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications,
• Lead systems architecture design and integration efforts,
• Provide Systems Engineering support to the implementing organizations and external customers,
• Work effectively in a team setting to develop collaborative ideas.

The successful candidate will

• Be a highly motivated individual willing to learn and apply new concepts, tools, and software,
• Possess strong personal initiative,
• Have good problem solving and troubleshooting skills,
• Possess strong team-building skills across multi-functional areas that establish a collaborative operational structure including active listening, prompt service and follow-up,
• Exhibit a proven track record of working under tight deadlines,
• Possess a high degree of self‑motivation and the ability to work independently,
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace,
• Be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high‑pressure environment,
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government and contractor personnel at all levels.

Job Requirements

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar technical degree plus 0 – 5 years of related experience.

• Must be able to obtain a NASA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Badge for NASA credentials.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Understanding of human spaceflight requirements,
• Leadership skills,
• Knowledge of the NASA JSC Mission Training Center subsystems,
• Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITIL workflow toolset,
• Experience across various areas of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, and documentation,
• Experience with agile development practices,
• Experience with Office 365 Tools.

This position is expected to pay $92k – $120k annually; depending on experience, education, and any certificates that are directly related to the position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Compensation Details

Salary starts at $92k. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

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.