Mechanical Engineer III

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.

Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• The successful candidate will support pneumatic systems for the Mobile Launcher and complete projects by training and guiding technicians.

• Provide practical application of engineering skills to perform ground system pneumatic engineering projects that meet stakeholder expectations, system functional requirements, and NASA program requirements.

• Prepare system requirements, technical assessments, operation and maintenance documentation and assist with the operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems located on the Mobile Launcher.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Qualifications – External

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution; at least four years of experience.

Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Experience with the operation and maintenance of pneumatic facility and pressure vessel systems.

• Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance, conditioned based monitoring, and predictive testing and inspections techniques is highly desirable.

• 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. • Ability to work at heights and use the proper working at heights equipment.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• Climbing ladders and platforms will be necessary.
• 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.
•  Must be able to work in tight confined space areas.

 Work Environment

• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards.
• Will be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position requires 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.

 Equipment and Machines