Thrust Vector Control Systems Integration & Component Development Hydraulic Engineer; ES4

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The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) provides engineers with the opportunity to contribute to some of the nation's most challenging and inspiring space exploration programs. As part of the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract supporting NASA, you will work alongside industry and government experts developing technologies that will shape the future of human spaceflight.

We are seeking a Thrust Vector Control (TVC) Systems Integration & Components Engineer to support advanced propulsion systems development, integration, testing, and flight operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex hydraulic and electromechanical control systems critical to launch vehicle performance and mission success.

As a member of the TVC Systems Integration and Components Development Team, you will:

• Provide technical expertise in TVC hydraulic actuators, electro-mechanical actuators, controllers, and Auxiliary Power Units (APUs).
• Support the design, integration, analysis, verification, and validation of propulsion control systems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate system requirements, hardware and software configurations, performance characteristics, operational procedures, and test data.
• Develop and implement control strategies, algorithms, feedback control loops, and software interfaces for electromechanical systems.
• Support design reviews and provide technical insight into commercial partner TVC system designs and propulsion control architectures.
• Participate in anomaly resolution and failure investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering specifications for internally developed and procured hardware.
• Create test plans, support qualification testing, and evaluate test and flight performance data.
• Generate technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for engineering and program leadership.
• Perform hands-on hardware integration, assembly, and testing in laboratory environments.
• Provide technical status and recommendations to program management and NASA stakeholders.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• Typical experience requirements:
  • Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Master's degree with 3-7 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of relevant experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Hydraulic actuators,…