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Position Description
The person in this position will provide Design Certification Review (DCR) planning support to the MSFC Systems Design and Verification Branch (EV72) for support to the Space Launch System (SLS) Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Office element, and to the MSFC Systems Engineering and Integration Division (EV70).
The successful candidate shall include planning the activities and processes to ensure all documentation, verification data, and certification packages are mature and compliant with NASA technical standards to support flight certification. The candidate shall provide technical integration with other EUS engineering disciplines, EUS contractors related to DCR planning. The candidate shall implement the use of digital engineering processes and tools for EUS DCR planning. The candidate will assist in the planning in the following key areas of DCR planning:
Assist in defining the specific DCR success criteria, entrance/exit criteria, and the "charge to the board" based on NPR guidelines.
Create and maintain the DCR schedule, identifying major milestones, data deliveries, and review dates.
Manage all open items from previous reviews are addressed.
Organize the DCR board meetings, prepare agendas, ensure minutes are recorded, and track action items.
Plan the development and organize the EUS DCR Data Package, including the final design specifications, verification results, and safety/reliability analyses.
Plan for the final update of the verification and validation matrix to demonstrate that all system requirements have been tested, analyzed, or inspected and meet safety and performance standards.
Plan for the compilation of hazard reports reviews, ensuring safety and mission assurance protocols are met.
Plan for the compilation of the identification, documentation, and technical justifications for any approved exceptions, deviations, or waivers to requirements.
Plan for the compilation of the design documents (drawings, layouts, analysis) review for completeness, maturity, and adherence to relevant flight standards or ground support standards, if applicable.
Plan for the review of assessments of technical risks, including software and hardware, and recommend mitigation strategies to be presented at DCR.
Plan for the compilation of the documented, tested, and certified subsystem interfaces (e.g., flight to ground, crew to vehicle) if applicable.
Qualifications
A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or a BS degree in a related technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution is required. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS degree with at least 20 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and integration, launch vehicle definition, functional design, design integration, launch vehicle performance analyses, flight evaluation planning, requirement verification, and/or requirement validation.
Applicants must have the following required qualifications:
Ability to function in a self-directed dynamic work environment as an effective team member, willing to assume a leadership role in the EUS systems engineering effort.
Experience in developing systems requirements, verification strategies, and verification planning as well as facilitating the successful completion of verification compliance activities.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering policies and procedures related to verification and experience with using tools/systems to manage verification compliance data.
Demonstrated experience working across organizational boundaries and engineering disciplines to facilitate and execute program systems engineering tasks and resolve systems integration issues.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering executive-level briefings, excellent oral, written, and customer relation skills, and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Experience with Digital Engineering tools, such as: DOORS Next Generation, Jira, MagicDraw, or similar tools.
Applicants should also have one or more of the following desired qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in effective technical leadership of an engineering team.
An understanding and knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of the SLS Element interfaces.
Knowledge of launch vehicle programmatic planning processes and experience performing oversight of prime candidate hardware production, test, and certification efforts.
Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering policies and procedures.
Familiarity with aerospace vehicles and system design.
Experience with defining and managing interfaces, interface requirements, and interface verification.
Certification in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), particularly Object Management Group® (OMG)-Certified Systems Modeling Professional™ (OCSMP™) Certification.
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:
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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:
02/23/2026 - Until Filled
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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