Senior Composite Engineer - R0165007 Job

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.
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Position Description:
This role supports composite structures design, analysis, and manufacturing for NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) programs. The engineer will work on composite components for launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and spacecraft structures. This position is ideal for a strong composites engineer looking to grow into MSFC-specific requirements and advanced spaceflight applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Composite Design & Analysis
• Perform design and analysis of composite components for aerospace structures.
• Develop laminate schedules, evaluate material behavior, and assess structural performance under mechanical and thermal loads.
• Support FEA modeling activities including linear and basic non-linear analysis, buckling checks, and failure assessments.
• Participate in trade studies and support requirements development.
Program Support & Collaboration
• Work directly with MSFC engineering teams, suppliers, and other contractors to develop composite solutions.
• Support design reviews (PDR, CDR) by preparing presentation materials and technical documentation.
• Contribute to testing plans, NDI evaluation, and verification activities as needed.
Manufacturing & Materials
• Support composite fabrication activities including autoclave layup, AFP/ATL, and resin infusion processes.
• Participate in tooling reviews, process development, and troubleshooting of manufacturing issues.
• Assist with material evaluation, process documentation, and coordination with manufacturing engineering.
Testing & Verification
• Support composite component testing, data review, and correlation activities.
• Assist with structural test planning, failure investigation activities, and corrective action discussions.
General Responsibilities
• Maintain configuration, documentation, and compliance with engineering processes.
• Communicate effectively across disciplines and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

A degree in aerospace, mechanical, materials engineering, or related field is required. A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred.
• 10–15+ years of experience working with composite materials and structural components (aerospace preferred).
• Experience with composite laminate design, basic FEA, and mechanical/thermal load assessment.
• Hands-on familiarity with composite manufacturing processes such as autoclave layup, AFP/ATL, or RTM/VARTM.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Abaqus, ANSYS, or Nastran).
• Ability to work within structured engineering processes and deliver high quality technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting spaceflight, launch vehicle, or defense composite structures.
• Exposure to cryogenic composites, pressure vessels, or large scale aerospace structures.
• Familiarity with NASA/MSFC standards or similar government requirements.
• Experience with NDI methods such as UT, thermography, or X ray.
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, MATLAB).

Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!
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