Nuclear Engine Systems Engineer - R

  • Amentum Space Exploration Division
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • 04/01/2026
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Job Description

Grow With Us Your growth matters to usthats why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you. A Place Where You Belong At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace. Support Your Well-Being Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) well support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling lifeat work and at home. Position Description: This position is for a Nuclear Propulsion (NP) Systems & Integration Engineer who will implement systems engineering processes to enable a successful design definition and product realization throughout NP system development lifecycle phases. Primary duties for the NP Engine Systems & Integration Engineer include: Lead integration efforts for one or more elements of the nuclear engine systems team. Elements include the Reactor Core & Components (RCC), Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Technical Integrator (across all elements), and Non-Nuclear Components (NNC) (turbomachinery, nozzle, valves/actuators). Support requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation associated with the development of NP system by applying Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) knowledge to project activities. Prepare reports and technical assessments in areas of NP systems and performance. Coordinate, develop, and present technical materials related to engine system performance, testing and integration to support design milestone reviews and anomaly investigations. Attend technical interchange, project planning, design review, and other appropriate meetings to maintain a current knowledge base of design, requirements, issues, action items, resolution and verification activities. Identify issues, pursue resolutions, and support analyses. Complete assigned action items. Assess requirements and implement risk management processes. Translate higher level requirements into lower-level requirements and design options. Conduct assessments to determine optimal and feasible design solutions. Identify and document customer objectives and product requirements. Identify and manage engine system interface Qualifications: A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Education requirements are a BS plus 25 years of experience, or MS plus 23 years of experience. Qualifications - Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering and its applications in a work environment is desired. Familiarity with rocket engine propulsion systems is desired. Willingness and ability to learn new skills and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing requirements is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet dynamic customer requirements. Minimum education requirements are a BS degree from an ABET accredited institution in Aerospace Engineering or related field Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace. ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations! For more information on why Huntsville is known as one of the smartest cities in the nation, check out these websites: To review career opportunities and to submit your resume for Amentum Space Exploration Division in Huntsville, AL, visit /. Select Career Opportunities to reach ASED jobs o Search & choose Job by title o Upload your resume to apply online o Sign-in / Register your profile / Set up Job Alerts