Operations Mechanical Engineer

Amentum

20h•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 Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree or related engineering/technical discipline from an accredited engineering school; at least 4 years of experience.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Excellent communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Capable of reading/understanding technical manuals, drawings and schematics.
Ability to plan, manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and outlook.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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

Experience with Microsoft Office or comparable application, publication and graphics applications is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical engineering in support of spacecraft and payload processing for the NASA Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Orion MultiPurpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), the NASA Launch Services Program (LSP), and the NASA International Space Station (ISS) Payloads and Orbital Replacement Units (ORU).
Support the Jacobs Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) contract Spaceflight Processing Directorate as a mechanical engineer in the Payload and Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering department that is responsible for assembling, testing, processing, and supporting launch of NASA's ISS flight hardware, LSP spacecraft, and Orion MPCV.
Initial assignments will focus on developing an understanding of the mechanical mechanisms and structures assigned to the group and a concept of system operations.
Troubleshoot non-conformances and problem resolution.
Prepare ground support equipment (GSE) with technicians for mechanical assembly and hardware lifting and handling in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable pressure vessel safety standards.
Develop and apply knowledge of technical principles for ISS and Orion MPCV processing operations concepts, ground to vehicle interfaces, vehicle/ground system design and operation, and launch configuration and closeouts.
Develop and apply knowledge of spacecraft processing, procedural development, test requirements, system training and task leader certification.