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If you are, we need you!\nWe need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Mid CareerSpaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer t o join the JETSII Contract!\nThe Mid CareerSpaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer will:\nApply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, structures, and machine-design principles to propulsion and spacecraft pressure systems.\nIndependently perform or lead propulsion and pressure-system analyses.\nDevelop, review, and validate fluid-flow, pressure-system, thermodynamic, and thermal models.\nDevelop and maintain engineering analysis and data-processing tools using Python, MATLAB, or similar software.\nEvaluate system architectures and lead or contribute to technical trade studies.\nEstablish technical assumptions, document analysis methods, and communicate results and limitations.\nAssess component-to-system and system-to-vehicle technical effects.\nProvide technical oversight of propulsion components, suppliers, and hardware-development activities.\nReview designs, drawings, material selections, fabrication methods, assembly processes, and acceptance criteria.\nSupport or lead propulsion hardware development from concept through fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and operation.\nPlan, coordinate, witness, or evaluate component- and system-level tests.\nReview acceptance-test data, qualification reports, verification evidence, and flight-readiness documentation.\nEvaluate test results and determine whether the available evidence satisfies technical and program requirements.\nLead or support investigations of anomalies, nonconformances, and unexpected system behavior.\nDevelop technically defensible recommendations for issue disposition and risk mitigation.\nReview and coordinate closure of variances, nonconformance reports, hazard reports, changes, waivers, reuse documentation, and certification action items.\nDevelop verification approaches and support formal certification of propulsion systems and flight hardware.\nAssess pressure-system safety, cleanliness, contamination-control, and hardware-integration requirements.\nSupport propulsion-system integration with spacecraft, test vehicles, or small satellites.\nCoordinate technical activities with NASA program and project offices, spacecraft organizations, suppliers, prime contractors, sub-tier contractors, and international partners.\nOrganize and track concurrent document reviews, technical issues, risks, and action items.\nDelegate or coordinate reviews with appropriate hardware and technical points of contact.\nPrepare and present technical status, risks, nonconformances, and recommendations to program stakeholders.\nParticipate in mission simulations, vehicle checkouts, propulsion console operations, and flight support.\nProvide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers.\nTravel to supplier, test, integration, launch, or program locations when required.\nPerform other duties as required.\nRequisition Qualifications:\nThis position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.\nTypically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5- 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.\nRequires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.\nDemonstrated knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.\nWorking knowledge of heat transfer, engineering materials, mechanical systems, structures, or machine design.\nExperience analyzing propulsion, pressure, fluid, or thermal systems.\nExperience supporting hardware development, testing, integration, certification, or operation.\nExperience processing, analyzing, and interpreting engineering or test data.\nAbility to evaluate requirements, technical drawings, analyses, test plans, test results, and verification evidence.\nAbility to investigate technical issues and develop defensible engineering recommendations.\nAbility to assess component-level issues in a broader system and vehicle context.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to organize and coordinate multiple technical activities and priorities.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.\nAbility to communicate risks, uncertainties, and dissenting technical positions appropriately.\nWillingness and ability to transition among branch assignments as organizational needs change.\nAbility to work effectively in laboratory, supplier, integration, mission-operations, and office environments.\nAbility and willingness to travel when required by the assignment.\nRequisition Preferences:\nExperience with spacecraft propulsion or aerospace pressure systems.\nExperience with human-rated spacecraft or other safety-critical flight systems.\nExperience with valves, regulators, tanks, filters, sensors, pressure vessels, tubing, and related mechanical hardware.\nExperience with component or system-level test planning, execution, and data evaluation.\nExperience with acceptance, qualification, thermal-vacuum, vibration, or other environmental testing.\nExperience with flight-hardware integration and certification.\nExperience investigating anomalies, nonconformances, or unexpected test results.\nExperience preparing or evaluating hazard reports, variances, waivers, risks, changes, or certification packages.\nExperience overseeing suppliers, prime contractors, or sub-tier contractors.\nExperience with requirements development and verification.\nKnowledge of pressure-system safety, hardware cleanliness, and contamination-control requirements.\nProficiency with Python, MATLAB, or comparable analysis tools.\nExperience with Thermal Desktop or comparable thermal-analysis software.\nExperience with CAD software, including Creo or a comparable platform.\nExperience with propulsion console operations, mission simulations, vehicle checkouts, or flight support.\nExperience working with configuration-management, work-order, issue-tracking, or document-control systems.\nExperience developing small-spacecraft propulsion systems or rapid-turnaround flight hardware.\nExperience leading technical tasks or mentoring early-career engineers.\nCompensation:\nSalary starts at $98,500. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.\nWhy Join Our Team?\nIn addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:\nExcellent personal and professional career growth\n9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable\nOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)\nMuch, much more!\nFor more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.\nMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.\nEssential Functions\nWork Environment\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).\nEquipment and Machines\nStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).\nAttendance\nRegular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.\nOther Essential Functions\nProfessional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.\n#JETS #JETSII\nCompensation Details:\nEN3The 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.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: 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.\nOriginal Posting:\n10/28/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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