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Join our diverse, mission-driven team!\nWe need your creativity, teamwork, and diverse perspectives to help build systems that enable space exploration and benefit life on Earth.\nJoin us as we tackle exciting challenges for NASA’s deep-space missions. Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider, working together with centers across the United States.\nThe JETS Space Environments team is seeking a Space Environments Engineer to join Intuitive Machines, a teammate company to provide multidisciplinary technical analysis/modeling and systems engineering support to NASA JSC across programs like Moon Base, Artemis, HLS, CLDP, and SR-1.\nTheSpace Environments Engineer will :\nProvide support to NASA programs in the definition of natural and induced space environments, including with multidisciplinary analysis and modeling, working in concert with NASA civil servants and designated contractors\nDevelop and update semi-empirical and theoretical models of processes relevant to spacecraft natural and induced environments\nAnalyze/model molecular and particulate contamination sources, including lunar dust, and transport from materials outgassing, vacuum venting, and rocket engine and thruster pluming processes onto spacecraft, elements, and payloads\nAnalyze optical property impacts from molecular and particulate contamination, including lunar dust, and exposure to orbital and lunar surface environments (e.g., to ultraviolet radiation, ionizing radiation, and atomic oxygen)\nAnalyze/model plasma effects, spacecraft charging, radiation transport and effects on hardware\nAssess compatibility of spacecraft hardware with natural and induced space environments\nProvide systems engineering support in space environments requirements and verification plan development as well as requirement and verification activities throughout the life of a program\nConduct systems engineering trade studies to identify potential risks and mitigations, evaluate induced environmental hazards between vehicles, and participate in hazard/risk reviews\nParticipate in programmatic milestone reviews\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.\n3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.)\nExperience using Microsoft Office Suite\nExperience in scientific computer programming and software development for analytical and physics-based modeling and simulation\nStrong analytical and computational skills\nAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary field\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\nRequisition Preferences:\nM.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Nuclear), Physics or Chemistry\n5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.)[DI1.1][HI1.2]\nExperience with NASA programs and projects, for example, Gateway and Artemis\nExperience with external contamination/molecular deposition analysis codes and/or tools including CAD, meshing, and visualization software (e.g., Matlab, Python, Creo, NX, FEMAP, Tecplot, ParaView, LS Dyna, etc.)\nExperience with materials outgassing, molecular transport, thin film deposition, optical property degradation, molecular gas dynamics, and/or multi-phase flows\nExperience with hypergolic and Hall Effect thrusters' operation as well as associated plume characteristics\nExperience with NASA and industry standards relating to contamination control and experimental characterization of materials outgassing (e.g., ASTM E1559)\nKnowledge of natural and induced space environments and related materials effects, including thermal vacuum stability, radiation (ionizing and UV), plasma charging, atomic oxygen, thermal cycling)\nKnowledge of lunar dust characteristics and effects, including for optical property and impact damage assessments, and of the lunar surface environment\nKnowledge of GCR, solar wind/ plasma, CMEs/SEPs, and solar irradiance\nExperience with plasma charging and ionizing radiation analyses or related tools (NASCAP, SPIS, IRI, AE9/AP9, CREME96, SHIELDOSE, ESP/PHYCHIC, MCNP, HZTRAN, SPENVIS, etc.)\nExperience with the Linux operating system\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:\nEN3-ESSThe 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:\n10/02/2026 - 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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