Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead

Amentum•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead for the JETSII Contract supporting NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The role supports the Section Manager in leading more than 60 electrical and mechanical technicians in the EC4 Systems Test Branch. It provides leadership and technical direction for facility maintenance, thermal testing, thermal vacuum chamber testing, test design, and mission-critical test operations. Full-time, on-site presence at Johnson Space Center is required. The lead oversees daily operational, maintenance, and testing activities, ensuring facility readiness, equipment reliability, operational availability, and safe, efficient execution of mission and customer objectives. The position coordinates personnel, schedules, resources, and technical support, and promotes compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. It also supports investigations and root-cause analyses, works with NASA organizations and project teams, and assists the Section Manager with workforce planning, budgeting, employee development, and strategic initiatives. The role exercises delegated supervisory authority, including timekeeping, leave approval, workload balancing, performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions. It also participates in recruiting, onboarding, training, and workforce development, and serves as a primary liaison between management and employees. Salary starts at $83,700, with final pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma and 15 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or a related field and 10 years of experience.
Experience supporting complex technical facilities, aerospace testing operations, mission-critical infrastructure, thermal vacuum systems, environmental testing, spaceflight hardware operations, or similar engineering operations.
Comprehensive knowledge of safety and health standards, hazard recognition, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, NASA mission assurance principles, configuration management, and operational risk management processes.
Experience with workforce management, staffing coordination, resource forecasting, and budget administration.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Full-time, on-site presence at Johnson Space Center is required.
Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical.
Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust the schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, military experience, certifications, and directly related professional experience.
Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, or other mission-critical operations, including environmental test facilities, thermal vacuum systems, altitude chambers, or complex technical infrastructure.
At least 10 years of experience supporting technical operations, maintenance, testing, manufacturing, aerospace, or mission-critical facilities.
At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience as a lead technician, team lead, supervisor, project lead, coordinator, or equivalent.
Experience with thermal vacuum testing, altitude testing, environmental testing, or spaceflight hardware operations.
Experience working in union-represented environments and/or under Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

Responsibilities

Support the Section Manager in leading a team of more than 60 electrical and mechanical technicians in the EC4 Systems Test Branch.
Provide leadership and technical direction for facility maintenance, thermal testing, thermal vacuum chamber testing, test design, and test operations.
Lead daily operations, maintenance, and testing by prioritizing work, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of mission and customer objectives.
Ensure facility readiness, equipment reliability, operational availability, and effective maintenance execution.
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate workforce assignments, schedules, resources, and technical support for operations, maintenance, testing, and facility projects.
Promote compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards through audits, assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action programs.
Support incident investigations and root-cause analyses to resolve safety, quality, and operational issues and prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with NASA organizations, customers, project teams, and leadership to support mission success and customer requirements.
Assist the Section Manager with workforce planning, staffing, budgeting, resource forecasting, employee development, and strategic initiatives.
Exercise delegated supervisory authority for timekeeping, leave approval, workload balancing, performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development activities.
Manage contractor and workforce resources, establish priorities, and reassign personnel as necessary to meet operational, maintenance, testing, and customer requirements.
Serve as the primary liaison between management and the workforce, supporting communication, employee engagement, and organizational objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.