Operations Mechanical Engineer

Amentum•Kennedy Space Center, FL

37d

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 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 Main Propulsion Systems/Engines engineering group. Candidate will perform engineering work in preparation for assembly, test, processing, and launch of NASA's Space Launch System in support of the Artemis program. Conduct system tests, collect and analyze data on equipment performance. Troubleshoot equipment/ system anomalies. Initial assignments will focus on development of Work Authorization Documents to process, test and launch the SLS Rocket. 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 in 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 Main Propulsion Systems and Engines. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Perform other duties as assigned Candidates will possess a BS in Engineering (Mechanical/ Aerospace preferred) or technical equivalent from and accredited engineering school. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience. Aircraft / Spacecraft / Launch Vehicle processing background a plus. This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements

Candidates will possess a BS in Engineering (Mechanical/ Aerospace preferred) or technical equivalent from and accredited engineering school.
Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Needs to have clear, concise, and accurate communication skills.
Must have ability to work well with office staff and customer representatives.
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.
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft / Spacecraft / Launch Vehicle processing background a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering tasks in support of the Main Propulsion Systems/Engines engineering group.
Candidate will perform engineering work in preparation for assembly, test, processing, and launch of NASA's Space Launch System in support of the Artemis program.
Conduct system tests, collect and analyze data on equipment performance.
Troubleshoot equipment/ system anomalies.
Initial assignments will focus on development of Work Authorization Documents to process, test and launch the SLS Rocket.
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 in 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 Main Propulsion Systems and Engines.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned