Amentum · 13 hours ago
Senior Propulsion Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider working with NASA, and they are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to join their team. The role involves supporting propulsion systems for deep space exploration and requires extensive knowledge in component design, certification, and system development.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reports NASA JSC EP4 Branch
Extensive knowledge in component and system certification and the impacts of component design and operating environment on certification
Provides support to national and international customers for Gateway and International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers
Extensive knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of propulsion and fluid systems
Writes technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks which are made available to other technical groups and agencies
Resolves unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues as related to Propulsion Subsystems
Provide support for flight Anomaly Resolution review and In-Flight Investigation review, capable of solving propulsion questions with low levels of information
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience
License and certification may be required
Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects
Experience in the design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components
Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations
Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software
Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines
Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Preferred
Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and possess 2 plus years of related experience
Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
Familiarity with the NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle process
Benefits
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
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
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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