Engineering Specialist

Amentum•US-FL-Kennedy Spc Ctr1 (FL081), FL

7d•$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Specialist supports Amentum’s COMET contract at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. COMET manages and implements ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations supporting the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. The role supports the NASA Spacecraft Services Depot, which conducts flight-hardware and ground-support-equipment processing, cable repair and manufacture, equipment repair and testing, fabrication support, special tooling fabrication, and special test equipment support. The position provides technical leadership for manufacturing work, including development of work instructions and operating procedures, coordination of procedure approvals, and work planning using Solumina and Maximo. The specialist coordinates with technicians, engineers, managers, work control, and other support organizations to execute scheduled work safely and meet program milestones. The role is full-time and may involve shift work, occasional overtime and weekend work, daily travel to different site areas, and travel to customer locations. Partial telework and flexible schedules may be available depending on departmental needs. Work takes place at a hazardous testing facility and may require access to remote structures and uneven outdoor terrain. Duties may include climbing stairs, ladders, and platforms, and extended periods of sitting or standing. The employee must follow NASA and company safety standards and be able to evacuate buildings quickly in an emergency. A government security clearance may be required in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least 15 years of related experience.
Valid U.S. driver's license.
Knowledge of vacuum systems.
Experience with thermal testing.
Knowledge of systems with PID and/or PLC controllers.
General knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
Ability to develop work instructions and direct rework or manufacturing in accordance with engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Ability to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbally.
Ability to travel to support position requirements, including possible airline travel.
Dependable and punctual.
Must comply with drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing for illegal drug use in sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with thermal vacuum testing.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is desirable.
Experience with Kennedy Space Center and manufacturing industry standards is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Write technical operating procedures for building, processing, or repairing hardware.
Coordinate required approvals for technical operating procedures with Design Engineering, Logistics, Quality Engineering, and Configuration Management.
Use Solumina and Maximo manufacturing software systems to create work plans.
Maintain preventive-maintenance procedures for the shops.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership for manufacturing responsibilities in collaboration with technicians, shop management, support organizations, and Design Engineering to execute scheduled work safely and meet program milestones.
Interface and communicate with technicians, engineers, flow/project managers, work control, and management to provide technical assistance during manufacturing processes.
Participate in scheduling meetings to understand work priorities, resolve technical issues, and serve as a technical liaison during fabrication and execution.
Identify, resolve, and communicate challenges to scheduled work promptly.
Lead and participate in pre-task briefings as required for assigned jobs or projects.
Include safety instructions in technical operating procedures, including requirements for providing and using PPE.
Collaborate with internal and external shop managers, engineers, work management, project managers, and support organizations.
Support managers with functional analysis and critical thinking to identify improvement areas and recommend corrective actions, training, and IT improvements.
Assist managers in translating directorate goals and objectives into operational and tactical execution techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.