Engineer 3

PAE Government Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking an engineer for the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In this role, you will perform a variety of engineering assignments aimed at the design, development, and maintenance of propellant systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, providing technical direction, and preparing necessary documentation.

This position offers a salary of approximately $90,000 and includes several benefits such as health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Must have US citizenship for restricted area access.
• Position may require travel and Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform design development, analysis, or review tasks.
• Ensure safe operations and maintenance of propellant activities.
• Provide technical direction to technicians and contractors.
• Prepare technical documentation for propellant equipment.
• Perform technical assessments of propellant support requirements.

Skills

Good communication and analytical skills

Working knowledge of computer systems

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field

Job description

Purpose and Scope

On the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program at Kennedy Space Center, FL, perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operation, and maintenance of diverse electronic and mechanical equipment and systems. Generally serve as a member of a design, analysis, or review team on more complex assignments or as a lead on less complex assignments.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks under minimal supervision.
2. Ensure safe operations and maintenance of all propellant activities from conceptual design through procurement, activation, modification, and daily operations.
3. Provide technical direction to technicians, inspectors, contractors, and others in the operations, maintenance, repair, re-manufacture, fabrication, troubleshooting, and removal from service of assigned systems and equipment.
4. Prepare technical documentation that identifies the need for, cost evaluation of, specifications for, activation of, functional and safety analysis of, maintenance of, and operator training for propellant equipment and processes.
5. Provide studies of program propellant requirements, fluid specifications, and equipment capabilities, and analyses to determine effective methods of propellant delivery and storage.
6. Perform technical assessments of propellant support requirements, including cost analysis, inventory management, pressure/flow and volume calculations and contingency planning.
7. Provide scheduling, status, and coordination functions within KPLSS II, the Government, and other contractors for assigned projects.
8. Prepare fluid specification documents and purchase requests necessary to fulfill ongoing program needs.
9. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
10. Act as a lead on less complex tasks and be responsible for a portion of a design or section of an analysis or design review.
11. Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field and at least 5 years of job‑related experience or equivalent. Good communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. Position may require travel, the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance, and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). US citizenship is required for restricted area access. A driver’s license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Propellants and Life Support Operations on Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Most positions involve typical office work with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, vision, and speech for communication, and constant mental alertness. Planning and organization skills are required, and the ability to meet deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments such as labs, outside locations, and installation of machinery where exposure to loud noise or moving components may occur. Routine lifting up to 50 pounds, handling, kneeling, and carrying may be required. Vision and mental alertness are essential.

Safety, Quality, and Procedure Compliance

All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, completing required training, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees. Employees must comply with Amentum’s Quality Policy and relevant Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must understand and implement operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies relevant to the job.

Compensation Details

Estimated salary: $90,000. Actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or disability. All essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees seeking reasonable accommodation should contact us at [e-mail] or [e-mail].