Crawler and Transport Operations and Maintenance Lead

PAE Government Services Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking a Functional Lead - Crawlers Transporters Structures at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to lead a team ensuring safe, reliable operations of ground systems.

You will coordinate with planners, engineers, and CBAs, oversee overtime planning, and maintain safety as a priority while meeting mission readiness goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 15 years related experience in operations and maintenance.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Experience leading represented O&M technicians; knowledge of hazard assessment and OSHA requirements.
• Familiarity with planning/scheduling tools (Maximo, Primavera, Solumina) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of technicians under a CBA.
• Coordinate with planners, schedulers, and customers to optimize resources.
• Ensure safety and compliance with HSEPs, OPs, and WADs.
• Forecast overtime labor.
• Engage with engineering, technicians, and management to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Hazard assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Primavera

Solumina

Job description

Introduction

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. This requisition is for a Functional Lead - Crawlers Transporters Structures. This position resides within the Ground Systems Support Operations and Maintenance organization at Kennedy Space Center, providing leadership to a high performing team that reliably maintains and operates numerous assets in support of Exploration Ground Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clear direction to a team of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) technicians.
• Build strong relationships based on trust, integrity, and keeping commitments.
• Proactively identify opportunities to provide recognition and constructive feedback to employees.
• Conduct tailgate meetings to include safety briefings.
• Assign technicians to work crews for daily scheduled tasks.
• Work closely with planners, schedulers, area integrators and flow management ensuring diligent planning to optimize resources and maximize productivity.
• Forecast overtime labor.
• Maintain persistent communication and coordination with customers.
• Ensure work is performed safely per established Health, Safety and Environmental Procedures (HSEPs), Operating Procedures(OPs), and work authorization documents (WADs).
• Ensure timely and thorough incident response, reporting and corrective actions.
• Engage in the field including participation in pre-task briefings, review of work orders and safe plans of action; assessment of personal protective equipment, and authoring behavioral safety observation reports.
• Review OPs and HSEPs as required.
• Monitor department certifications for technicians to include required training, and supporting the development of new certifications as required.
• Work to develop and recognize strong performance within in the department and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate meetings between engineering, technicians, work control, and customers as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 15 years related experience.
• Must have a valid US driver's license.
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience and success in leading represented operations and maintenance technicians, with an understanding of hazard assessment, OSHA requirements, working at heights, and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Experience with planning and scheduling tools such as Maximo, Primavera, and Solumina are desirable.
• This position may require significant overtime (to include weekends) and may require shift work on occasion.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for troubleshooting.
• 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.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.

Work Environment

• May be required to work inside and outside throughout the test complex.
• Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site.
• Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and company safety standards.

Equipment and Machines

• Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
• Variety of equipment used in testing.

Attendance and Hours

Full-time work hours. Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task. Must be dependable and punctual. Shift work may be required.

Other Essential Functions

• Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
• Must be able to travel to support position requirements.
• This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
• In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary.

Grooming and Dress

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.

Government Security Clearance

Government security clearance may be required in the future.

Positive Work Atmosphere

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Accessibility to Kennedy Space Center Amenities

• Child Development Center
• Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
• Credit Union Fitness Center
• Barbershop
• NASA Exchanges

Compensation Details

Salary starts at $98,000. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. 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

• 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

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.

Job Posting Details

Original Posting: 10/01/2026 - Until Filled. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Company Background

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/