Amentum · 1 hour ago
Project Engineer, Electrical Power Systems
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA on deep space exploration. They are seeking a motivated Project Engineer in Electrical Power Systems to support the design, integration, and testing of VIPER's electrical power subsystem, while also contributing to mission operations after launch.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design, integration, and test of VIPER's electrical power subsystem
Develop mock-ups and support subsystem assembly activities
Perform troubleshooting and contribute to test and verification (T&V) activities
Work with electrical and mechanical systems, supporting anomaly resolution
Generate technical documentation
Serve as part of the Mission Operations team that will participate in Lunar operations after launch
Grow into a technical leadership role supporting VIPER's electrical power subsystem and mission operations
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area
Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, testbed development, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring, and control panel design
Experience with PLC/HMI programming, LabVIEW, or similar test automation tools
Ability to work with common hand tools and perform mechanical/electrical integration tasks
Strong organizational and communication skills; self-motivated and adaptable
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 1-5 years of relevant experience
Internship or co-op experience at NASA or in aerospace test environments
Experience with PCB design (Altium), SPICE simulation, or relay/ladder logic
Familiarity with JSC processes, engineering life cycle, and spaceflight hardware
Exposure to avionics or power systems integration and test
Experience with discrepancy reporting, test procedure development, and anomaly resolution
Interest in growing into a technical SME role supporting mission operations and subsystem performance
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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