Senior Space Systems Engineer – Ground & Flight Hardware

Amentum

Florida

On-site

USD 108,000 - 132,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum at Kennedy Space Center in Florida seeks a senior manufacturing/engineering professional to craft and approve technical operating procedures for hardware fabrication and repair. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with Design Engineering, Logistics, Quality, and Management to meet program milestones while ensuring safe, compliant operations at a NASA facility.

Partial telework options are available, and the role requires travel to on-site locations, with strong communication

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited institution; at least 15 years of related experience.
Must have a valid US driver's license
Knowledge of vacuum systems.
Experience with thermal testing.
Experience with thermal vacuum testing is a plus.
Knowledge of systems with PID and/or PLC controllers
Must be able to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
CAD is desirable
Experience with KSC and manufacturing industry standards is highly preferred
Must be able to develop work instructions, to direct rework or manufacture in accordance with engineer drawings/schematics/specifications.

Responsibilities

Write technical operating procedures to build, process or repair hardware.
Coordinate approvals for technical operating procedures with Design Engineering, Logistics, Quality engineering and Configuration Management as required by.
Use Solumina and Maximo manufacturing software systems to create work planning.
Maintain preventative maintenance procedures for the shops.
Demonstrate advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Provide day-to-day technical leadership of manufacturing responsibilities through collaboration with a team of technicians, shop management, support organizations and design engineering to ensure timely execution of planned and scheduled work to meet program critical milestones in a safe manner.
Interface, coordinate and communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, flow/project managers, work control and management to provide technical assistance during the manufacturing processes.
Actively participate in scheduling meetings to understand work priorities, resolve technical issues, and provide as a technical liaison with other entities required during fabrication and execution.
Provide quick identification, resolution, and communication regarding any challenges to scheduled work.
Lead and participate in pre-task briefings as required for assigned jobs or projects.
Include instructions in technical operating procedures to ensure safe execution of work, including but not limited to ensuring required PPE is provided and utilized through work instructions and job leadership as required.
Collaborate with other internal and external Shop Managers, Engineers, Work Management, Project Managers, and other support organization.
Supports managers in the performance of functional analysis and critical thinking to identify areas for improvement, recommends corrective actions, potential training, and IT improvements.
Assist managers in the translation of directorate goals and objectives into innovative operational and tactical execution techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.