Independent Contractor Reverse Engineering Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Systems Engineer - Mission Integration to join the team with Intuitive Machines, a teammate company. Amentum is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission integration activities in Houston, Texas. This position will focus on development and maturation of a mission activity database / system mapping product supporting integrated mission analysis and technical planning.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong systems engineering integration background and experience bridging engineering, operations, and test environments. The selected candidate will work closely with program stakeholders and subject matter experts to translate mission and system concepts into a structured, state-based analytical product that supports integration planning, analysis, and technical review activities.

** We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. **

As a Systems Engineer - Mission Integration you will:

• Develop and maintain a mission activity database and related system mapping products to support integrated mission analysis

• Build end-to-end mission and system mappings across multiple elements and interfaces

• Develop and organize state-table-based system mapping products to support analysis and planning

• Support preparation of technical products for major integration reviews and milestone assessments

• Translate engineering and operational concepts into structured, traceable analytical products

• Reverse engineer existing technical information, workflows, and system relationships as needed

• Coordinate with program leads, analysts, and technical stakeholders to refine product content and approach

• Receive initial knowledge transfer and handoff support, then transition into growing ownership of the product

• Work across subsystem interfaces to ensure mission activities and operational relationships are accurately represented

• Support a fast-paced development timeline with near-term product delivery expectations

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. 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience in systems engineering integration and interface management

• Background spanning engineering and operations/test environments

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and execute with limited direction

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work from incomplete or evolving information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical teams

Requisition Preferences:

• Experience supporting complex aerospace, flight, or mission-oriented systems

• Experience with test and verification, operations integration, or mission analysis activities

• Experience developing system logic, operational flow products, state representations, or database-driven engineering products

• Ability to quickly understand subsystem relationships and build technically sound mappings across a larger integrated system

• Experience supporting technical review products and milestone-driven engineering efforts
   

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 carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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