Avionics Integrator

Position Overview
The Amentum Systems Avionics Integration Team is seeking a SE&I Imagery Systems Integrator to support NASA’s Moon to Mars (M2M) Program and the customer’s MSFC M2M Imagery Lead. This position will require the successful candidate to interface with peers at JSC, KSC and other NASA centers.

The successful candidate will be part of a cross-center leadership structure that will lead multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams to integrate engineering, operational, medicals, outreach, and utilization imagery across the Artemis architecture. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly contribute to the success of the Artemis missions while laying the groundwork for a sustained lunar presence and future human exploration of Mars.

The successful candidate shall be responsible for assisting in program coordination. Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following: defining and coordinating schedules, chairing/co-chairing meetings, tracking program and technical action Items, leading/assisting in planning activities, establishing trade studies, performing systems analyses, provide insight to integrated avionics hardware/software design solutions and test, making technical risk management inputs, coordinating technical performance measures, leading reviews, working groups and boards, and providing periodic status inputs to project and ES management. This role identifies and mitigates technical risks across the Artemis Architecture while defining mission level verification and validation (V&V) activities to certify flight readiness for an accelerated lunar landing schedule.

The successful candidate will assume the duties of the customer’s MSFC Moon to Mars Imagery Lead when not available.

Required Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Systems Engineering and Integration principles, specifically in the “systems-of-systems” environment, including expertise in requirements management, interface definition, V&V lifecycle.
• Deep technical knowledge and experience with spacecraft imagery systems.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, multidisciplinary teams across different NASA centers and commercial partners without direct line authority.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to balance competing priorities across a broad range of mission stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to dive deeply into complex technical issues, resolve cross program conflicts, and promote a results driven culture.

Travel Requirements
· Travel in support is expected at about 10% as part of the successful candidate duties.

Qualifications
A degree in Systems Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 24 years of experience, MS with at least 28 years of experience, or BS with at least 30 years of experience. Must be able to provide proof of US citizenship and have a STAR ID.

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.

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

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.

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