Test Facilities Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates•Mountain View, CA

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. is seeking a Test Facilities Engineer to support research and engineering in the Entry Systems and Technology Division at NASA Ames Research Center. The selected candidate will support operation of research facilities, including the Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST) and Interactive Heating Facility (IHF). This is a full-time, onsite role at Moffett Field, California. U.S. citizenship is required. The salary range is $110,000–$120,000, depending on experience. The role supports daily facility operations and upkeep, inspections, equipment installation and operation, and test documentation. The engineer will work with facility personnel, technicians, researchers, computational modelers, and collaborators to coordinate experimental activities. Analytical Mechanics Associates is a small business headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, with operations in several U.S. locations. The company specializes in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. AMA describes its work environment as engaging, collaborative, and supportive and is committed to employee professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 8–10 years of pertinent experience.
Demonstrated, directly applicable experience operating and supporting experimental test facilities.
Ability to collaborate across experimental, computational, diagnostic, and multidisciplinary research teams.
Ability to work full-time onsite at NASA Ames Research Center.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with high-energy test facilities, including shock tubes or electric arc heaters.
Brazing experience using an oxy-acetylene torch.
Fabrication or welding experience with stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG and MIG welding processes.
Experience with NASA Ames-specific safety procedures, including confined-space operations and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of NASA Ames test facilities, including the Arc Jet Complex, Vertical Gun Range, Miniature Arc Jet, and Electric Arc Shock Tube, in compliance with NASA safety standards.
Perform required regular maintenance on machinery or safety equipment where required.
Perform pre-test and post-test inspections to verify equipment functionality, safety, and compliance with operational protocols.
Conduct or support routine maintenance, calibration, and repairs to systems such as high-pressure water and hydraulic systems.
Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move and position test equipment and hardware.
Install and properly operate mechanical equipment and test articles.
Train for, attain, or maintain operator status for required facilities.
Support documentation for test procedures, facility conditions, diagnostic configurations, and calibrations as required.
Coordinate experimental activities as needed with facility personnel, technicians, researchers, computational modelers, and collaborators.