Mechanical Engineer

Amentum

2d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.
At least four years of experience (for Level 2).
At least 10 years of experience and/or an advanced degree (for Level 3).
At least 15 years if experience (for Level 4).
MUST HAVE A VAILD US DRIVER LICENSE
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements.
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.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Government security clearance may be required in the future.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical and aerospace engineering tasks in support of NASA's Artemis program.
Responsible for developing plans, writing work authorization documents, leading Task Teams and executing hazardous and nonhazardous test on ground and flight systems.
Provide technical engineering direction for the Mechanical Engineering Department to include technical procedure development and operational support.
Depending on the project type, this can vary from participating in conceptual design ideas to revisions to existing designs and modifications to existing structures or Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Duties also include preparation of all essential system engineering documentation components required for a complete and viable system.
Responsible for planning, cost development, management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
Must have ability to successfully interface with client representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction.
Duties may also include oversight of systems activations to validate compliance with contract documents.
Must be well organized, extremely flexible and capable of juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
Work shall assure that systems operate in a safe and appropriate manner and comply with all federal, state and local codes/ regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.