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Operations Hypers Engineer

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United States-Florida-Kennedy Space Center-20339-KSC, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jan 2025

About the role

Operations Hypers Engineer - (ADV0009GY) 

Your Impact:

 

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 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.

Looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help NASA launch the most powerful rocket ever built in the pursuit of the return to the Moon and Mars missions.

Engineering discipline shall be Mechanical/Hypers related and primarily pertains to operating and maintaining systems, and developing system subject matter expert knowledge. Responsibilities include system analysis; developing plans, processes, and procedures; documentation preparation for spacecraft processing.

Responsibilities

• Candidate will support the COMETs Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering, and Test (COMET) contract Spaceflight Processing Directorate within the Hypers Engineering department. Performing engineering in support of spacecraft processing for the NASA Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) and the NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) spacecraft.

• Initial assignments will focus on developing an understanding of Hypers ground support equipment. (GSE) Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting non-conformances and problem resolution.

• Assignments will include preparing GSE for maintenance and hypergolic servicing operations.

• Candidates will be required to develop and apply knowledge of technical principles for Orion MPCV and LSP processing operations. Develop an

understanding of ground to vehicle interfaces, vehicle/ground system design and operation.

 • Additional responsibilities in spacecraft processing include; Procedural development, test requirements, system training and task leader certification.

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

 

Here's What You'll Need:

 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution

May be filled at a higher lever based on qualifications

• Must have the ability to successfully interface with customer Engineers and test Team representatives as well as manage completion of tasks on schedule to customer satisfaction.

• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and specifications as well as interpret and communicate to the Test Team.

• Ability to write detailed technical work instructions for Execution. Previous experience with manufacturing, integration, or ground processing a plus.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient in report writing as well as technical presentations.

• Experience workin

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