Mechanical Engineer, Operations - Main Propulsion Systems

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:

·       Perform engineering work in preparation for assembly, test, processing, and launch of NASA's Space Launch System in support of the Artemis program.

·       Conduct system tests, collect and analyze data on equipment performance. Troubleshoot equipment/system anomalies.

·       Initial assignments will focus on development of Work Authorization Documents (WAD) to process, test, and launch the SLS Rocket. 

·       Apply knowledge of technical principles, vehicle processing operations concepts, ground to vehicle interfaces, and vehicle/ground system design and operation. Additional responsibilities in system training, vehicle processing, and launch certification will follow. 

·       Accomplish testing & operations independently, and act as Task Team Leader for assignments involving Main Propulsion Systems and Engines.

·       Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or technical equivalent from an accredited institution.

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.

Job Requirements

·       Aircraft / Spacecraft / Launch Vehicle processing background a plus.

·       Launch console experience a plus.

·       If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.

Physical Requirements

·       May be required to climb stairs 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.

·       Phy