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As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer - ECTS to join the team with ERC, a teammate company.\nThe Systems Engineer will:\nBe responsible for the planning, development, review, and maintenance of requirements and verification plans.\nPrepare materials for the system life cycle phasing, including SRR (System Readiness Review), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)\nWork with team members to identify risks, develop risk statements, and to help them plan risk responses.\nPerform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall system design and performance.\nUtilize a requirements management software and systems engineering tool such as DOORS, Cradle or Jama.\nCreate and manage requirements for various projects – including flow down from NASA Program to contractor Project through verification closeout as well as interface definition between subsystems\nWork in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and raise issues.\nMaintain a professional relationship with the NASA customer and other NASA support contractors.\nSupport and/or participate in system testing\nPerform other tasks assigned.\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 bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years or more of related experience; or 2 years of related experience with a related master's degree.\nExperience leading technical teams\nExperience designing and leading complex system development which includes both hardware and software configuration items\nExperience leading development projects\nKnowledge of the systems engineering process\nKnowledge of the system lifecycle\nKnowledge of the systems development lifecycle to include hardware and software development process\nUnderstanding of the space system certification process\nUnderstanding of Design for Sustainment methodology\nExcellent written and verbal communication across multiple disciplines\nKnowledge and work experience in a Systems Engineering role in a NASA, DoD, or Aerospace environment.\nExperience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.\nExperience with the concept development, concept of operation and operational concept definition, architecture definition, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware.\nAbility to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings.\nFamiliarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Office products.\n\nRequisition Preferences:\nINCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.\nBasic knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools.\nExperience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes\nWorking knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines.\nFamiliarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products.\nExperience in technical or team leadership roles\nWhy Join Our Team?\nIn addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:\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\n\nCompensation Details:\nEN2-ESS\n\nThe 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.\n\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\nPaid time off and holidays\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\nEducational reimbursement\nParental leave\nEmployee stock purchase plan\nTax-saving options\nDisability and life insurance\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.\n\nOriginal Posting:\n07/15/2026 - Until Filled\nAmentum 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.\n\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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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.\n\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\nPaid time off and holidays\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\nEducational reimbursement\nParental leave\nEmployee stock purchase plan\nTax-saving options\nDisability and life insurance\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. 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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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