Thermal Systems Engineer for Spacecraft & Missions

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Systems Engineering Integration and Test professional to join the ESSCA contract with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. This role supports the Thermal Analysis and Control team in thermal design, analysis, and test coordination for SLS, HLS, and deep space missions.

You will coordinate design reviews, track requirements and risks, create Jira tickets and Confluence pages, and help ensure compliance with industry standards, safety practices, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; aerospace focus preferred.
• Master's degree or bachelor's with progressive engineering experience.
• Experience in systems engineering integration and test for aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Spacecraft Certification Plans and reviews.
• Track requirements, risks, and actions; support program documentation.
• Create Jira tickets and Confluence pages for certification artifacts.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to keep task status up to date.
• Support technical reviews ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Aerospace programs

Verification & Validation

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Amentum in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Systems Engineering Integration and Test professional to join the ESSCA contract with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. This role supports the Thermal Analysis and Control team in thermal design, analysis, and test coordination for SLS, HLS, and deep space missions.

You will coordinate design reviews, track requirements and risks, create Jira tickets and Confluence pages, and help ensure compliance with industry standards, safety practices, and