ORION Facilities Engineer, Senior

ASRC Federal; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions (AFSS) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida seeks an ORION Facilities Engineer, Senior, to manage hoisting equipment maintenance and heavy equipment operations. The role requires SAP usage for work orders, plus issuance of maintenance notes and materials tracking.

The candidate must hold a related bachelor’s degree with 4–6 years of experience and pursue Designated/Qualified Person certifications within defined timeframes; GPEC certification is also required within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4–6 years of professional experience
• Designated Person certification within 6 months and Qualified Person certification within 12 months
• Experience inspecting AHE, special tooling, and lifting equipment; ability to obtain GPEC certification within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Manage accessory hoisting equipment (AHE) and special tooling maintenance and repair
• Work with SAP to develop, release, and close service/production/work orders
• Create maintenance notes and develop strategies; generate electronic material requests and track receipts

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Windows proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Windows OS

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Systems Solutions (AFSS) is seeking an ORION Facilities Engineer, Senior to work at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Job Description

This individual will participate in the management of accessory hoisting equipment (AHE) and special tooling, as well as the management of maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including man lifts, aerial lifts, and forklifts, through contract labor.

Responsibilities will also include working extensively in SAP software to ensure service orders, production orders, and work orders are developed, released, dispositioned, and closed. The individual will also create maintenance notes that capture problems or corrective actions and develop appropriate strategies.

The individual will also be required to generate electronic material requests and track material receipts.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience inspecting AHE, special tooling, and lifting equipment. This position will require the candidate to achieve a Designated Person certification within 6 months of selection and a Qualified Person certification within one year of selection.
• Experience with the operation and inspection of heavy equipment.
• Experience documenting and dispositioning failed or non-conforming equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with Production stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain Ground Processing Equipment Controller (GPEC) certification, including training and database access within 90 days.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and off shifts.
• Must be able to navigate around equipment and facilities infrastructure in alignment with the roles and responsibilities of this position, including climbing stairs, ladders, etc., to access various areas, tooling, and equipment.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows products, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with NASA Kennedy Space Center Operations and Checkout Building is preferred.
• Experience with operation of environmental testing equipment, including thermal and altitude simulation equipment.
• Experience with operation and troubleshooting of heavy equipment, including aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and forklifts.
• Experience as a project manager responsible for managing technical, budgetary, and schedule performance.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 4- 6 years of professional experience

AFSS brings a 18-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. AFSS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.