Aerospace Welding Engineer, Senior (SME1)

Description

This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate. The primary focus of this position is manufacturing large aluminum aerospace structures using fusion welding and friction stir welding processes. This is a welding engineering position.

Qualifications

• Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 years of experience, or BS with at least 20 years of experience.
  • Previous exposure to manufacturing large, welded aluminum aerospace structures.
  • Previous exposure to developing inputs into paperless (electronic) manufacturing execution systems (MES) or helping perform work under MES.
  • Previous exposure to identifying and documenting manufacturing nonconformances.
  • Previous exposure to resolving manufacturing nonconformances under oversight boards.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities.
• The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards or industry equivalents is desired, but not required: NASA-STD-6016, “Standard Materials and Processes Requirements for Spacecraft.”, NASA-STD-5006, “General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in Flight Hardware.”, MSFC-SPEC-3679, “Process Specification – Welding Aerospace Hardware.”

Work Environment

Work will be performed on-site at MSFC. As such, moving to the Huntsville, Alabama area would be required. General office environment (40%), industrial welding / manufacturing development laboratory / machine shop (60%). Requires ability to interact effectively with co-workers, managers, and clients. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, and accurate communications, both verbally and in writing (50%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent (

Other Essential Functions

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment (100%).

Compensation Details

SME1 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: 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. Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.