[Hiring] Lunar Lander Systems Design Drafter @Amentum

Role Description

ASED is expecting a large spike in customer demand for system design technicians across multiple areas to include mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering to support our Nation’s ambitious lunar exploration goals. These positions are projected to focus on the new Lunar Lander Spacecraft and adjacent hardware projects for the Artemis Program. Some of the specific tasks expected include:

• Generating engineering documentation/models/drawings for mechanical component design
• Spacecraft structures design
• Fluid system design
• Electrical harness design
• Mechanical and electrical system integration/assembly

Candidate must be able to support aggressive schedules to meet deliverable due dates, and occasional overtime may be required. Roles will require working as part of an integrated product team with other contractors as well as NASA Civil Servants from various organizations and disciplines to release engineering documentation for the manufacture of flight hardware. Primary role is to develop models and drawings to support hardware manufacturing and assembly. Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from NASA. Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and Amentum management as needed. Positions will be on-site, but remote opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (associate’s degree preferred) and approximately 5-30 years of drafting experience
• Proficiency in Creo/Pro-Engineer 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
• Proficiency utilizing Windchill
• Demonstrated expertise in your specific drafting discipline applicable to flight hardware or other quality sensitive products

Requirements

• Experience supporting NASA human spaceflight programs, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated technical programs
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) and experience applying GD&T to fully dimensioned production drawings
• Experience in tubing and wiring harness design and routing documentation
• General understanding of manufacturability and design fabrication practices for flight hardware
• Strong oral and written communication skills to better support design collaboration
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID

Essential Functions

• Work Environment: Office and laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%).
• Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
• Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
• Attendance: Normal workdays are from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (20%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
• Other Essential Functions: The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

• 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