Thrust Vector Control Mechanical Engineer - ADV000B00
- Amentum Space Exploration Division
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Full Time
Job Description:
The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL (ranked #7 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
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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.
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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 Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASEGD) offers a place 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. The Thrust Vector Control Systems Integration and Components Development Propulsion Team is seeking a TVC Electro-Mechanical Engineer.
Activities may include but not be limited to:
Provide electro-mechanical component and controller experience to NASAs Propulsion Department.
Provide TVC experience related to design, analysis, electro-mechanical actuator and controller integration and development/verification testing, launch support, and evaluation.
Develop control strategies for electromechanical systems.
Design algorithms, implement feedback control loops and develop software interfaces to regulate system behavior.
Evaluate and provide comments to electromechanical design requirements, hardware/software configurations, and performance characteristics.
Provide oversight or insight for commercial partner TVC/eTVC designs during reviews and other activities.
Participate in anomaly and failure investigation teams and identify and pursue resolution of issues.
Create or review specifications for in-house and purchased hardware.
Support development of test plans and participate in development, qualification, validation, or troubleshooting testing.
Analyze test and flight data and create performance reports and deliver results with recommendations.
Provide updates to Program Management periodically.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of an MS degree with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
Required:
Experience in the following areas:
Relevant experience in the design areas of electromechanical components, auxiliary power units, controllers, avionics, power systems, pumps, and mechanisms.
Understand system dynamics, modelling system response and tuning control parameters for optimal performance.
Working knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to components, tubes, avionics, instrumentation, and/or welded hardware.
Knowledge of sealing materials for aerospace components.
Experience with test and evaluation of aerospace components.
Desired:
Working knowledge of component design such as thrust vector control systems, actuators, mechanisms, valves, bellows, tubes, latches and pressurized components, aerospace hardware.
Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards or relevant industry standards.
Experience with launch vehicle or ground cryogenic and pressure systems.
Experience with hydraulics.
Supplier management involving sourcing components.
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, LabView, WinPlot.
Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
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!
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Contact Information: Contact Name: ASED Staffing Company Type: Employer Company: Amentum Space Exploration Division City: Huntsville State: Alabama Zip: 35806
Job ID: 486712432
Originally Posted on: 7/24/2025
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