Purpose and Scope:

Perform a variety of mechanical engineering assignments to support project development, design, operations, installation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and systems. These systems are located at the Kennedy Space Center – at locations throughout the site, including at/around space flight hardware processing facilities, launch pad support buildings and facilities, engineering and administrative support buildings and other types of industrial and related support facilities. 

Job Duties and Essential Responsibilities:

System Specific

• Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks without supervision and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends related to mechanical engineering and mentors less experienced engineers.
• Provide onsite technical guidance as needed for new or existing equipment installation and/or modifications that require mechanical engineer expertise and exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to come to a solution.

Maintenance

• Revise and add new asset information in Maximo database for assigned equipment per MAR (Maintenance Action Request) process.
• Develop and maintain job plans and PMs for assigned equipment in accordance with launch and processing operations, NASA-STD-5008B and industry standard requirements.
• Address and justify preventive maintenance deferrals of assigned equipment. Conduct site visits to investigate system problems, propose solutions and provide recommendations to restore systems.
• Support shop technicians in troubleshooting issues related to assigned equipment as needed. Provide and review technical expertise for technical anomalies as they arise.
• Resolve and document failure anomalies regarding assigned equipment. Prepare and review Technical Anomaly reports and presentations documenting problems, concerns, and resolutions for assigned equipment to the Engineering Review Board.

Readiness

• Develop and present or represent mission related presentations to the NASA and/or EGS customer as required to present support readiness or failure concerns.
• Perform readiness assessments of assigned equipment and systems.

Project Support

• Coordinate and work closely with requester, customers, other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from concept to final design and commissioning activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Support development of technical proposals, statements of work and/or provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Develop task order requirements to NASA to complete Operations & Maintenance Documentation (OMD) updates per specific, contracted timeframes.
• OMD updates could be on drawings or job plans for assigned equipment/systems. Coordinate and communicate effectively with CAD drafters, Design Engineers, or shop personnel by written or verbal means.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Education/Certifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related scientific field with 10+ years of job-related experience OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related scientific field with 8+ years of job-related experience OR 16+ years relevant experience with no 4 year degree.

Preferred Education/Certifications/Experience:

• Preferred to have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering test.

Required Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (i.e. CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SKM, ETAP, PLC interface software, etc.).
• Working Knowledge of PLC control logic diagrams preferred. Has a wide-range of experience and uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and reason.
• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data-driven decisions.
• Capable of using spreadsheets, word processing and standard Microsoft Office software to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and understand schematics & blueprints.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must possess general knowledge of office routines to include scheduling, general office administration, and a working knowledge of standard computer software.

Additional working knowledge of computer systems and building automation systems such as:

• Understanding of Modbus protocol.
• Troubleshooting skills for control circuits.
• Able to review and understand PLC software code for assigned assets.
• Able to interrupt and draft sequence of operations for assigned assets.

Knowledge of computer systems of one or more of the following Building Automation Systems:

• Andover (Continuum Software)

• LoNworks (working knowledge of LonMaker, LonServer, using LNS tools)
• Honeywell (CARE)
• Johnson Metasys
• Carrier iVu
• Ecostruxure

Other Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain required Government clearances/badges as required by program and position
• Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written in an effective manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting to 20 pounds; constant sitting with use of computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines. Field work will consist primarily of site walk downs in support of design projects and system trouble shooting Site hazard training and Personal Protective Equipment are provided.

Company Conformance Statement:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are required to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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