Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Entry, Associate, or SR

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.

Supports the Spaceflight Processing Department's engineering function. Provides technical leadership for SLS/Orion
Environmental Controls (ECS) and Ground Cooling (GCS) Systems, including technical procedure development and
operational support.

• Previous experience with ECS or GCS is desired, but not required. Duties may also include technical oversight of new
installation, construction activities to validate compliance with contract documents, particularly in the field of
HVAC systems to assure ASHRAE codes are being adhered to.
• Create and execute component and subsystem design verification/acceptance plans and test methods to validate
performance to requirements. Depending on the project type, this can vary from conceptual design to revisions to
existing designs and modifications to existing structures or Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Conduct system testing/validation, troubleshooting/investigating equipment failures and interpret analysis data/
technical drawings/schematics to resolve anomalies and provide written corrective action.
• Generate and coordinate maintenance, special testing procedures required to maintain equipment and systems in
the prescribed condition.
• Attain system certifications for system and console operations, ultimately to operate the ECS and GCS system
console for vehicle tank fill, drain and launch operations.
• Support system and vehicle architecture team meetings.
• Duties also include preparation of all essential system engineering documentation components required for a
complete and viable system.
• Responsible for planning, management, and scheduling for assigned projects.
• Must have ability to successfully interface with client representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule
and within budget to the customer's satisfaction.
• Work shall assure that facilities operate in a safe and appropriate manner and comply with all federal, state and local
codes/regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Off-shift and weekend work will be occasionally required

BS degree in Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, or a related engineering/science field from an ABET
accredited engineering school. In addition to minimum requirements for education, relevant experience and skills will
be considered for various levels.

• Experience with HVAC/R Equipment design, operations, development and mechanical & electrical troubleshooting/
analysis experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics is required

• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC (RS Logix 5000. PLC/5, Factory Talk View, etc.) is a benefit.
• HVAC/R Equipment inspection and testing experience is desirable (“Universal Technician” as Required by 40 CFR,
Part 82, Subpart F Certification).
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation and customer interface skills is required.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be able to coor