EA Technical Integration Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an EA Technical Integration Engineer to support multiple human spaceflight programs, including the International Space Station (ISS), Orion, Gateway, and Commercial Crew. This role ensures that complex technical systems integrate safely and successfully across mission phases—from development and test through flight operations. The engineer will collaborate with diverse engineering teams, contractors, mission operations, and safety organizations to uphold NASA’s safety and mission assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Function as a team member of the Amentum Flight Safety Team of Systems Safety professionals and engineers, reporting to the JSC Engineering Directorate ISS Chief Engineer.
• Serve as a technical integrator across ISS, Orion, Gateway, and Commercial Crew programs to ensure consistent engineering practices and safe system performance.
• Coordinate cross-discipline engineering inputs in areas such as spacecraft systems, environmental control, power, avionics, software, and human factors.
• Identify cross-program impacts and ensure integrated solutions that maintain crew safety and mission readiness.
• Support technical interchange meetings, integration forums, and program working groups.
• Review and verify safety analyses (hazard reports, FMEA, fault trees, and controls) for multiple flight programs.
• Ensure compliance with human-rating standards and program-specific safety requirements across all supported programs.
• Evaluate design changes, operational updates, and new technologies for safety implications and risk posture.
• Support Safety Review Panels and ensure all safety-related actions are tracked and resolved.
• Produce clear, concise technical products including integration summaries, risk assessments, briefing charts, and decision packages.
• Bridge communication across government engineers, contractors, operations personnel, and safety organizations.
• Present complex technical topics to both technical and program leadership audiences.
• Perform technical review of simple and complex spaceflight payload systems, Government Furnished Equipment, or ISS systems with respect to transport, interface, and operational parameters and requirements, ensuring sound engineering practices have been employed.
• Interact with the engineering subject matter expert team, coordinating comments, and providing feedback communications.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area (experience level may vary based on candidate qualifications and business needs).
• Ability to work on multiple projects within matrix team environments and to demanding schedules.
• Minimum of 5 years of flight hardware/systems experience.
• Ability to identify and assess hazardous conditions and appropriate controls and verifications related to mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and devices.
• Working knowledge of systems safety disciplines.
• Good knowledge of aerospace materials and acceptability.
• Familiarity with NASA standards and payloads requirements.
• Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification.
• Proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issues.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferences

• Systems Engineering experience.
• Systems/Payload integrator experience.
• System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center (highly desired).
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth opportunities.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• 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.

Additional Information

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency may be required. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Professional behavior, grooming, and dress must align with safety and productivity standards.