Thrust Vector Control Systems Integration & Component Development Hydraulic Engineer (ES4)

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About the Opportunity

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) provides engineers with the opportunity to contribute to some of the nation's most challenging and inspiring space exploration programs. As part of the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract supporting NASA, you will work alongside industry and government experts developing technologies that will shape the future of human spaceflight.

We are seeking a Thrust Vector Control (TVC) Systems Integration & Components Engineer to support advanced propulsion systems development, integration, testing, and flight operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex hydraulic and electromechanical control systems critical to launch vehicle performance and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the TVC Systems Integration and Components Development Team, you will:

• Provide technical expertise in TVC hydraulic actuators, electro-mechanical actuators, controllers, and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
• Support the design, integration, analysis, verification, and validation of propulsion control systems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate system requirements, hardware and software configurations, performance characteristics, operational procedures, and test data.
• Develop and implement control strategies, algorithms, feedback control loops, and software interfaces for electromechanical systems.
• Support design reviews and provide technical insight into commercial partner TVC system designs and propulsion control architectures.
• Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering specifications for internally developed and procured hardware.
• Create test plans, support qualification testing, and evaluate test and flight performance data.
• Generate technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and program leadership.
• Perform hands-on hardware integration, assembly, and testing in laboratory environments.
• Provide technical status and recommendations to program management and NASA stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Typical experience requirements:
  • Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree with 3-7 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of relevant experience

Required Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Hydraulic actuators, electro-mechanical actuators, auxiliary power units, hydraulic pumps, controllers, avionics, power systems, or related aerospace mechanisms.
• Aerospace component development, testing, and qualification.
• Fabrication, integration, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance for aerospace hardware.
• Aerospace sealing technologies and component materials.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA).
• Analysis and interpretation of engineering test data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing aerospace components such as actuators, valves, mechanisms, latches, bellows, tubing, pressurized systems, and LVDTs.
• Knowledge of NASA, aerospace, or equivalent industry design and manufacturing standards.
• Experience with launch vehicle propulsion systems, cryogenic systems, or high-pressure fluid systems.
• Experience supporting TVC systems for launch vehicles, solid rocket motors, or similar applications.
• Supplier management and hardware procurement experience.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Travel:

• Up to 10% of time.

Essential Functions

Work Environment:

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation Details:

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:

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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