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 Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering and Test (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.
This position is for a mid-to-senior level mechanical engineer that works independently with minimal supervision. These tasks will support Exploration Ground Systems processing working in Ground Systems Support on the Crawler Transporter systems and on the Pad and ML structures.
Responsibilities:
Provide practical application of engineering skills to perform ground system mechanical engineering projects that meet stakeholder expectations, system functional requirements and NASA program requirements.
The successful candidate will support mechanical systems for the Mobile Launcher 1.
Prepare system requirements, technical assessments, operation and maintenance documentation and assist with operation and maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical ground systems located on the Mobile Launcher.
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school plus four (4) years of progressive and relevant experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.
Experience with operation and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic facility systems.
Experience with operation and maintenance of pressure vessel systems.
Experience developing project plans, system requirements and hazard analysis.
Ability to read blueprints, drawings and specification charts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to present information to upper management and customers.
Functional knowledge of Maximo, Solumina, or other similar work authorization tools is desirable.
Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance, conditioned based monitoring and predictive testing and inspection techniques is highly desirable.
Ability to work at heights, and the use of proper working at heights equipment.
Essential Functions
Physical Requirements
Will be required to climb stairs in order to access equipment for trouble shooting.
Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.
Physical requirements are: sitting, walking, standing, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
Position may require daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company
safety standards.
Equipment and Machines
Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
Variety of equipment used in testing.
Attendance
Full-time regular work hours between Monday-Friday.
Position may require occasional overtime including weekend work depending on task.
Must be dependable and punctual.
Shift work may be required.
Other Essential Functions
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. 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 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.
Government security clearance may be required in the future.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
