Lead Mechanical Engineer – Facilities & QA

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates leads the way in aerospace engineering. We seek a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA, providing facilities engineering, maintenance, and operations expertise for complex projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration with civil, electrical, and facility teams, and ensuring compliance with NASA and local codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of facility project management experience and 10 years of professional mechanical design/construction management experience.
• Professional Engineer Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for facility projects across planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, inspections, and test witnessing for contractor-performed facility work.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations specialists, and stakeholders to identify conditions, document requirements, and communicate project status.
• Ensure compliance with NASA, federal, state, and local regulations and facility standards.
• Support configuration management, drawing updates, and facility documentation control.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Analytical Mechanics Associates leads the way in aerospace engineering. We seek a Lead Mechanical Engineer to support NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, CA, providing facilities engineering, maintenance, and operations expertise for complex projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration with civil, electrical, and facility teams, and ensuring compliance with NASA and local codes.