Systems Engineer Analyst

Job Description:

AMA is looking for a talented aerospace systems engineer to join our team in Hampton, VA in support of NASA Space Mission Concepts Research.The team works with the Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB) at NASA Langley. The role will provide architecture and vehicle sizing for the Human Landing System (HLS) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) supporting the integrated performance (IP) architecture and systems analysis team.

Salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 commensurate with education and experience.

This is an on-site position located in Hampton, VA but telework is an option for Virginia, Maryland or Washington, DC residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Parametric modeling of designs/concepts using Exploration Architecture Model for In-Space and Earth-to-Orbit (EXAMINE) tool

• Ownership and monitoring of technical performance measures (TPM)

• Lander availability modeling using discrete event simulation

• Maintenance of vehicle properties report

• Work in a highly collaborative environment to see solutions through to resolution as a member of a high functioning team

Minimum Qualifications

• US citizenship

• BS or higher in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

• Minimum three (3) years of engineering and concept development experience

• Must be proficient in Excel and VBA programming

• Must be proficient in Python, Matlab, or similar

• Able to adapt to existing in-house tools, integrate off-the-shelf components, and develop new functionality from scratch where appropriate

• Very strong oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to work within a collaborative development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced engineering degrees are highly encouraged to apply

• Candidates should be able to look at existing components or systems, understand how they work, and know what changes need to be made to satisfy requirements

This position requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is proud of our customer relationships, our diverse and dynamic work environment, and our employees' career satisfaction. AMA is a small business with a wide reach; headquartered in Hampton, VA, AMA has operations in Greenbelt, MD; Huntsville, AL; Dallas and Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Mountain View, CA; and Edwards Air Force Base, CA. With over 60 years of experience, AMA specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA combines the best of engineering, science, and mathematics capabilities with the latest in information technologies, visualization, and multimedia to build creative solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including but not limited to paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short/long term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

AMA is committed to the professional growth of every employee, understanding that the successes of our employees drive our success. We provide a work environment that is engaging, collaborative, and supportive. To learn more about our company, please visit our website at www.ama-inc.com/careers and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

AMA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under federal, state, or local laws.