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Payload Integration Engineer - ADV000A8Z

Job Posted 3/11/2025
Amentum Space Exploration Division
Huntsville, AL 35806
Category Engineering
Full-Time
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: The Payload Integration Engineer will provide Human Landing System (HLS) utilization payload integration support for the HLS Program Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Office at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). On the HLS Program, utilization payloads refer to payloads designed for the purposes of science, research, development, test and evaluation, public outreach, and education. Description of Duties: The Utilization Payload Integration Engineer responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Coordinating with HLS Provider(s) regarding utilization payload requirements and interfaces, utilization payload integration, and utilization support Coordinating with HLS, Moon to Mars (M2M), and other M2M program personnel (e.g. Gateway, Orion, Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), etc.) regarding utilization payload interfaces, utilization payload integration, and utilization support Reviewing HLS Program documentation, including Interface Requirements Documents (IRDs), Systems Requirements Documents (SRDs), Concepts of Operation (Conops), whitepapers, plans, charters, etc. Reviewing Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD)-level, M2M-level, and other Artemis/M2M program documentation from an HLS utilization perspective Authoring new or modifying existing HLS Program requirements relating to utilization payload interfaces Developing HLS-specific utilization payload documentation, including interface requirements documents, interface control documents, payload users guides, operations products, etc. Supporting the development of M2M-level and cross-Program utilization payload integrated processes and associated products, from the HLS Program perspective Representing the HLS Utilization Payload Team to M2M Mission Definition and Utilization (MD&U) and other M2M programs in cross-program boards, panels, and working groups Reviewing HLS Provider design data, deliverables, verification events, ConOps, and proposals Serving as a direct interface between payload developers and HLS/M2M Shepherding payload developers through the process of integration with HLS (includes gathering payload inputs and data, integration agreement development, procedure development, Interface Control Document (ICD) development, build and maintenance of payload integration schedules, manifesting, Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) support, etc.) Support HLS, M2M, cross-program, and utilization payload milestone reviews Providing inputs to periodic reporting products (e.g. SE&I weekly meetings, weekly notes, Monthly Program Reviews (MPR), Quarterly Program Reviews (QPR), HLS insight reviews, etc.); representing the HLS Utilization Payload Team at recurring status meetings and reviews as required Developing presentations for control boards, panels, and working groups Qualifications: A degree in Engineering or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, education requirements are a BS with 10 years of applicable experience. Required: ISS or other spacecraft payload facility and/or research payload integration experience and a working knowledge of the NASA research payload integration processes and principles. Understanding of the processes required to prepare hardware/payloads for launch and operations in a microgravity environment, including the processes associated with reviews, documentation, quality, and safety. Strong problem-solving and stakeholder coordination skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desired: Systems engineering experience. Experience with technical data integration, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of web-based tools such as WebEx, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint. Hardware integration experience. 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 the Amentum Space Exploration Division in Huntsville, AL, visit /. Select ASED Career Opportunities to reach our jobs o Search & choose Job by title o Upload your resume to apply online o Sign-in / Register your profile / Set up Job Alerts