Section Manager, Chemical and Fluid Systems for Space Exploration Applications

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of approximately 22 engineers specializing in chemical engineering, fluid systems, and space environmental analysis.
• Manage resources, schedules, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects in support of NASA Johnson Space Center divisions.
• Perform technical reviews of final product documents, including Life Support Test reports and Fluid System Analysis.
• Guide the development and validation of chemical and fluid models for space exploration applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Task Order Managers to provide adequate technical support and personnel.
• Maintain risk management protocols regarding technical, cost, and schedule factors for all associated analysis tasks.
• Oversee personnel administrative tasks including performance evaluations, training plans, and resource requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Nuclear), Physics, or Chemistry.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in chemical processes, fluid systems, or space environments analysis.
• Minimum of 2 years of familiarity or exposure to NASA/JSC Chemical, Fluid System, or Space Environments System Analysis.
• Proven experience in technical personnel management.
• Proficiency in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or natural/induced space environment modeling.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as ASPEN, COMSOL, SINDA FLUINT, Star CCM+, or Flowcad.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to interact with senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Engineering.
• Prior experience as a working manager balancing technical execution and team leadership.
• Familiarity with Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) and NASA exploration roadmaps (ISS, Gateway, Lunar, Mars).
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, MATLAB, C++, or solid modeling CAD software (PTC CREO/Pro Engineering).
• Knowledge of water reclamation, CO2 sequestration, or air revitalization methods.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
• Educational reimbursement and parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) where applicable.

About the Company

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering solutions, tackling the world's toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With over 50,000 employees globally, we support critical missions across various sectors, including deep space exploration in partnership with NASA.