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The Civil/Structural Engineer will:

• Develop designs for non-flight hardware including Structural and Mechanical Hardware
• Work with large assembly and subassembly models in support of the Space Launch System (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
• Provide engineering design functions for time critical hardware designs, and support on-going manufacturing of complex assemblies.

Job duties will include:

• Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success
• Work with a large team of engineers and designers to select hardware components, develop design and analysis of structures and mechanisms, and provide fabrication support to shop personnel
• Participate in task meetings and conferences as requested
• Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers on the development of integrated flight hardware
• Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and ESSCA management as needed

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Engineering from an accredited school. Must have five (5) years of job-related experience in civil engineering with an emphasis on civil-structural design and analysis. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE) desired. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
The ideal candidate will be an engineer who possesses the following skills:

• Educational emphasis in civil-structural design and analysis
• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, etc.)
• Expertise with civil-structural analysis software including operating and interpreting results.
• Familiarity with AISC's 16th Edition Steel Construction Manual
• Knowledge of discipline specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design and construct process and manufacturing projects.
• Proficiency with RISA structural software, Hilti Profis anchorage software, AutoCAD.
• Experience in analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners or welds
• Working knowledge of CAD software, (CREO preferred).
• Familiarity with large assemblies and large assembly management techniques
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5M-2018)
• Familiarity in using PDM system for active CAD data management - WINDCHILL is preferred.
• Proficiency formulating engineering calculations using excel, MathCad, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
• Experience with NASA Design Specifications, and Standards is highly desired

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with established codes, procedures, work instructions, standards, guides, precedents, methods, and techniques within discipline.
• Conform to established civil-structural engineering design criteria, apply and provide guidance, evaluation and assessment for facility projects.
• Provide support for shop drawings and site plans as needed for various construction projects, redline, and as-built drawings.
• Perform facility condition assessments on government-owned facilities.
• Directly interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from conceptual design to final product.
• Produce structural calculation and drawing packages for customer record and submittal to AHJ as required per IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI
• Develop structural designs for products and systems, including steel framing, supports, foundations, and connections, for multiple complex projects.
• Perform complete structural analysis, including Finite Element Modeling (FEM), to validate design integrity under varying load conditions.
• Perform structural evaluations and recommend repairs or renovations for existing facilities
• Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office 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 (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
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 (80%). 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 workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) 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, and 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.
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Compensation Details:
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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:
08/27/2026 - Until Filled
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.
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