Tank Design & Development Engineer – ADV000AVL Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Tank Design & Development Engineer – ADV000

AVL Job Employer Name:

Amentum Space Exploration Division

SpiderID:

14018609

Location:

Huntsville, Alabama

Date Posted:

6/24/2025

Wage:

Category:

Engineering

Job Code:

ADV000AVL

Job Description:

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 (ranked #7 in Best Places to Live by U.S. News).
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.
A Place Where You Belong
At the Amentum Space Exploration Division, people are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.
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Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, paid time off, employee perks and much more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Position Description:

The Valves, Actuators, Lines, and Ducts Propulsion Team is seeking a Senior or Subject Matter Expert Engineer for In-Space Tank Design & Development.
Activities may include but not be limited to:

• Provide Point of Contact (POC) leadership for small hypergolic propulsion system tanks including propellant management system and Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV) for pressure fed systems.
• Create or review tank specifications.
• Create tank test plans and oversee qualification testing.
• Analyze test data and create performance reports.
• Provide oversight or insight support for commercial partner tank designs during reviews and other activities.
• Experience working with Purchasing to provide technical expertise regarding tank specifications during the procurement process.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

A degree in Engineering or related (STEM) field is required. A degree from an ABET-accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D. with a minimum 9 years of experience; MS with at least 13 years of experience, or a BS with at least 15 years of experience.
Required skills/experience:

• Knowledge and experience with rocket propulsion tank design for smaller pressure fed systems.
• Knowledge of propellant management devices (PMD).
• Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants as it relates to tank design.
• Experience with COPV pressurant tank qualification testing.

Desired Experience /

Skills:

• Direct experience in the design of in-space tanks for hypergolic pressure fed propulsion systems.
• Direct experience in the design of Composite Overwrap Pressure Vessels (COPV).
• Experience designing tank PMD.
• Experience in zero gravity propellant slosh analysis.
• Knowledge of NASA and/or aerospace design and construction standards.
• CAD experience, CREO preferred.

Ability to open 3D models to view desired details (at a minimum). 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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Job Criteria:

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Years of Experience Required:

Education Required:

Bachelors

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Contact Information:

Contact Name:

ASED Staffing

Company Type:

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Amentum Space Exploration Division City:

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Alabama Zip:

35806