Aerospace Systems Engineer - R

Salary: $93,000 - 133,000 per year Requirements:

• A degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or an equivalent engineering discipline; graduation from an ABET-accredited institution is preferred.
• Suitable for recent graduates and candidates with up to 10 years of experience.
• Experience working on integrated project teams using systems engineering and project management processes.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• A self-motivated, collaborative approach and experience in dynamic work environments.
• Preferred: experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, MATLAB Stateflow, or systems analysis.
• Preferred: familiarity with launch vehicles, spacecraft, and integrated avionics and software.
• A Star ID is required to obtain access to MSFC, and proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

• Develop, manage, validate, and verify Mission and Fault Management requirements for Vehicle and Mission Management system specifications.
• Design, model, and test algorithms for vehicle-integrated events and sequences, covering inter-system constraints, prerequisites, event triggers, and commands during nominal and off-nominal operations.
• Apply knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems to develop and analyze system functions and operating parameters across pre-flight and flight phases.
• Assess hazards, monitored conditions, measurements, and failure modes, then design suitable automated and operational responses.
• Coordinate with vehicle elements, contractors, and stakeholder organizations to incorporate fault-management principles into vehicle design, interfaces, and operations.
• Attend recurring vehicle, discipline, and subsystem meetings with stakeholder teams, including Flight Software, Safety and Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering and Integration, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, Crew Office, Payload Integration Office, Element Contractors, and Avionics.
• Present technical findings and contribute to discipline-, project-, and program-level reviews, document reviews, and issue resolution.

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We are seeking an Aerospace Systems Engineer for our Amentum Space Exploration Division to support the definition, design, development, analysis, testing, and integration of Mission and Fault Management systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Our team values people from diverse backgrounds and fosters a respectful, inclusive workplace. We support career growth through professional and leadership development, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company-sponsored networking. Our benefits include wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, and employee perks; flexible schedules and the possibility of working remotely a few days per week depend on customer requirements. The role is on our Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract in Huntsville, Alabama, and offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and meaningful work intended to contribute to future generations. We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a background-screened, drug-free workplace.

last updated 41 week of 2026