Mechanical Engineer - APU / Hydraulics

Amentum

About The Position

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. •Perform engineering tasks in support of the Flight Auxiliary Power Unit / Hydraulic systems engineering group. •Candidate will perform engineering work on a team to accomplish assembly, servicing, test and launch of NASA's Space Launch System in support of the Artemis program. •Assignments will range from installation, maintenance & operation of ground systems supporting SLS launch to development of ground application software and procedures used during ground processing and vehicle launch of NASAs SLS. •Candidates will be required to apply knowledge of technical principles, vehicle processing operations concepts, ground to vehicle interfaces, and vehicle/ground system design and operation. Additional responsibilities including system training, vehicle processing, and launch certification will follow. •Candidate will be expected to accomplish testing & operations independently, and act as Task Team Leader for assignments involving APU/Hydraulics engineering related teams. •Candidate will contribute to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Candidates will possess a BS degree in Engineering or technical equivalent.
Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.
Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
Climbing ladders and platforms will be necessary.
Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
Must be able to work in tight confined space areas.
All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
Position requires daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
Operate computer terminals, personal computers, and related computer peripheral equipment to maintain/adjust database logs and records, print documents and record work performance.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Occasional overtime, sometimes with short notice, is required to meet demanding schedule
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with endorsements Florida driver’s license.
Must pass a federal background investigation.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft / Spacecraft / Launch Vehicle processing background a plus.
Hydraulic system and/or turbine system operation and maintenance experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering tasks in support of the Flight Auxiliary Power Unit / Hydraulic systems engineering group.
Perform engineering work on a team to accomplish assembly, servicing, test and launch of NASA's Space Launch System in support of the Artemis program.
Assignments will range from installation, maintenance & operation of ground systems supporting SLS launch to development of ground application software and procedures used during ground processing and vehicle launch of NASAs SLS.
Apply knowledge of technical principles, vehicle processing operations concepts, ground to vehicle interfaces, and vehicle/ground system design and operation.
System training, vehicle processing, and launch certification will follow.
Accomplish testing & operations independently, and act as Task Team Leader for assignments involving APU/Hydraulics engineering related teams.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.