SLS Upper Stage Systems Engineer - R

Grow With Us Your growth matters to usthats why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. A Place Where You Belong At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace. Support Your Well-Being Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling lifeat work and at home. Position Description: The person in this position will provide systems engineering, requirements management, verification and validation (V&V) coordination, and element-level integration support to the MSFC Systems Design and Verification Branch (EV72) for the Space Launch System (SLS) Upper Stage Office (USO). This position will perform engineering and liaison functions, providing interface between the Upper Stage element, NASA organizations, contractor partners, ground systems, Orion and payload stakeholders, the engineer will ensure mission objectives and operational needs are translated into executable engineering solutions. The position supports the overarching CONOPS objective of delivering a fully integrated, verifiable, and operationally ready Upper Stage element capable of supporting safe and efficient launch vehicle processing, launch operations, and mission execution. Primary Responsibilities Provide systems engineering and interface integration support for SLS Upper Stage design, development, and operations. Develop, assess, and integrate operational requirements across all lifecycle phases including manufacturing, transportation, receiving inspection, ground processing, stacking, integrated test and checkout (ITCO), launch preparation, and mission support. Support development and maintenance of Operations and Maintenance Requirements and Specifications (OMRS), Work Authorization Documents (WADs), interface requirements, verification plans, and operational procedures. Coordinate with NASA Centers, contractors, payload customers, and ground systems organizations to define and implement operational concepts, requirements, and integration strategies. Support technical analyses, trade studies, risk assessments, and decision package development in support of the USO Chief Engineer and Lead Systems Engineer. Coordinate with Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) organizations to identify, assess, and resolve hazards and operational concerns. Support and/or lead technical integration activities across multiple NASA Centers, engineering disciplines, and contractor organizations. Document and control the integrated architecture through interface requirement documents, interface control documents, functional schematics, verification artifacts, technical reports, and briefing packages. Identify, communicate, and manage technical and operational risks through the NASA Risk Management System. Support process improvement initiatives, affordability studies, mission readiness assessments, and activities focused on improving system operability, integration effectiveness, and lifecycle cost. Qualifications: A degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years of aerospace industry experience is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Additional Requirements Experience with systems engineering processes, including requirements development, allocation, verification planning, verification objectives, verification matrices, and verification implementation. Experience with Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORS Next Generation, Jira, MagicDraw, or similar tools. Experience in the development, integration, and implementation of complex aerospace or space systems. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, interface control documents, configuration documentation, and technical specifications. Strong oral, written, interpersonal, customer engagement, and presentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Experience developing plans, procedures, and operational concepts for spacecraft or launch vehicle systems. Experience supporting spacecraft, payload, launch vehicle, or ground operations. Understanding of launch vehicle systems definition, functional requirements development, and design integration. Experience with NASA and/or MSFC spacecraft, launch vehicle development, ground processing, and ground support equipment. Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and processes and SLS Program operations. MBSE certification such as OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP). Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace. ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. 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