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EA Technical Integration Engineer

Houston, TX; Houston; Texas; TX; Houston, Texas; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

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 an EA Technical Integration Engineer to support multiple human spaceflight programs, including the International Space Station (ISS) , Orion , Gateway , and Commercial Crew to join the team with ERC, a teammate company. 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.

As an EA Technical Integration Engineer , you will:

  • Function as a team member of the Amentum Flight Safety Team of Systems Safety professionals and engineers, and report 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 as well as assure that 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

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 minimum of a bachelor degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's or higher degree and normally possess 15+ years of related experience.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required. Examples of capabilities may be requested during interview process
  • Minimum of 5 years 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 the NASA standards and payloads requirements
  • Experience with Spaceflight Safety certification
  • Have a proactive attitude in leading a group to resolve technical issue
  • Possess 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 ME, EE, Aerospace Engineering, or Aerospace Safety

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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About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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