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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 Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage Engine Systems Engineer. Duties will involve working both independently and as part of a highly integrated team performing a variety of systems engineering and integration tasks related to the design, development, test, evaluation, and operation of liquid engine systems used on the SLS launch vehicle. Primary duties for the SLS Core Stage Engine Systems Engineer would include: Support hot-fire testing of the RS-25 and other liquid rocket engines. Review pre-test predictions and post-test data, conduct anomaly investigations, prepare and coordinate engine system and subsystem data review contents and presentations. Coordinate, develop, and present technical materials related to engine system performance, testing and integration to support design milestone reviews and anomaly investigations. Develop and execute engine system performance analysis models to support system test, vehicle integration, and design development activities. Develop test data assessment computer utilities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the evaluation process. Prepare reports and technical assessments in areas of liquid propulsion systems and performance. 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. Document and maintain test and data analysis processes in written work instructions. Translate higher level requirements into lower level functional requirements and design options. Conduct assessments to determine optimal and feasible design solutions. Identify and document customer objectives and product requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Typical education requirements are a BS degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Familiarity with liquid rocket engine propulsion systems via coursework or work experience is highly desired. Previous experience with the RS-25 (Space Shuttle Main Engine) and liquid rocket vehicle integration are strong plusses. Experience with testing, data acquisition and data analyses and vehicle-engine integration is highly desired. Exhibited capability to plan and perform systems engineering and analysis tasks independently and as part of a team. Willingness and ability to learn new skills and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing requirements is mandatory. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point, Excel, and Word is required. Experience using computer programming to efficiently solve engineering problems is required. Python, FORTRAN, VBA, MATLAB, C++, and agile software development practices are highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements. 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