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Project Engineer - Lunar Tools

Amentum
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

About the role

Job Description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Lunar Tools to join the team.

The Project Engineer - Lunar Tools will:

  • Developing project documentation and maintaining status of drawings, procurements, risks. Etc.

  • Working with design team and analyst to ensure project requirements are achieved.

  • Inspection of hardware upon receipt to verify match with fabrication drawing/models

  • Test rig and equipment buildup as needed

  • Data analysis of test results

  • Assist project management with configuration control of project documentation

  • Development of test procedures including working with various organizations across JSC for flight certification of hardware.

  • Working with the JSC community to develop integrated operation con-ops

  • Develop presentations.

  • Work in a team environment and report to the team lead to provide status on progress and issues and for support.

  • Perform other duties as required.​

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Experience with the development of requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria.

  • Experience with the design, assembly, verification, testing, and operation of space hardware systems

  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, and design software and tools

  • Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various meetings

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Requisition Preferences:

  • Previous experience in designing and building EVA related unique hardware

  • Previous testing experience

  • Knowledge/use of CAD modeling software

  • Familiarity with machine shop techniques and processing hardware through the manufacturing process.

  • Ability to perform hands on test buildup, data processing, and documentation including test plans and reports

  • Experience with NASA flight hardware certification process highly desired.

  • Familiar with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures

  • Ability to work independently​

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth

  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.

  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carry

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