Facility Maintenance Engineer

Amentum company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Facility Maintenance Engineer to join the NASA/JSC-focused team in Houston, TX. You will apply mechanical engineering principles to maintain critical facility systems, lead reliability efforts, and develop SOWs for upgrades and space simulations chambers.

The role requires hands-on maintenance of cooling towers, LN2 storage, pumps, and related infrastructure, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 2–5 years of experience in the field.
• Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery, including pumps, motors, blowers, and valves.
• Experience in machine shop, tooling and tool specification.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Proven record of independently identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
• Familiar with safety relief valves and how to specify them.
• Experience in Thermal Vacuum Testing environments.
• Maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure (compressed air, chilled water, cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems).

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute reliability strategies for critical NASA/JSC systems.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to design, test, and implement solutions using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems for cooling towers, LN2 storage, and related systems.
• Lead maintenance plans for cooling tower, LN2 storage, oil/chemical storage, and vacuum pumps.
• Track system health and schedule maintenance and functional checks.
• Develop SOWs and cost estimates for procurement, fabrication, and installation.
• Collaborate with team and provide progress reports to leadership.
• Maintain safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facility Maintenance Engineer to join the team with Aerodyne, a teammate company!

As a Facility Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Establish and execute reliability strategies to ensure the facility operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to design, test, and implement technical solutions for facility challenges, utilizing AutoCAD to produce compliant drawings.
• Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel to manage cooling tower, liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farm, oil/chemical storage, vacuum pumps and high-pressure systems, including the preparation of required Work Authorizing Documents (WADs).
• Primary engineer to continue and enhance maintenance plans systems including cooling tower, liquid nitrogen bulk storage cryogenic tanks, oil/chemical storage, vacuum mechanical pumps and blowers.
• Track systems health and coordinate periodic maintenance and systems functional checks.
• Develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), and cost estimates to track all phases of procurement, fabrication, and installation for facility upgrades and space simulations chambers.
• Work within a tight-knit team to manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles while providing regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership.
• Express good leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized and ability to work independently
• Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

• Related education in industrial facility maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery, including pumps, motors, blowers, and valves.
• Hands-on experience in machine shop, tooling and tool specification.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Proven record of independently identifying and resolving complex technical issues and obstacles.
• Familiar with principal operations of safety relief valves and how to specify them.
• Highly organized self-starter capable of managing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in challenging, fast-paced Thermal Vacuum Testing environments.
• Maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure (compressed air, chilled water/cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems).
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite, with the ability to interpret and revise Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Technical knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanical pumps, and Liquid Nitrogen storage/piping.
• Experience following schedules within Microsoft Project.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Requisition Preferences:

• Candidates with direct experience in NASA/JSC processes and [JPR 1710.13] compliance are preferred.
• Strong background in safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ASME piping codes.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Creo or Inventor) is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

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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

Note: 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.

Original Posting:

10/10/2026 - 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.

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