Space Systems Operations & Maintenance Manager

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Disability & life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum at Johnson Space Center in Houston seeks a Technical, Maintenance, and Operations Section Manager to lead a diverse, 60+ person technician team across mechanical, electrical, calibration, data systems, and altitude testing functions, ensuring readiness of thermal vacuum chambers and space environment simulations.

You will develop on‑the‑job training plans, manage budgets, coordinate scheduling, and drive safety and continuous improvement while applying Six Sigma tools for root cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; typically 5–10 years related experience.
• Advanced degrees: MS (13 yrs), PhD (9 yrs) may be required.
• Strong ability to develop cost estimates, manage risk, and present technical performance data.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations through two subordinate supervisors, directing a multidisciplinary technician team of 60+ across mechanical, electrical, calibration, data systems, and altitude testing functions.
• Maintain operational readiness and facility availability for thermal vacuum chambers and space environment simulation systems by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Forecast resource requirements and secure personnel, equipment, and materials for testing operations and project objectives.
• Manage the technician certification program by identifying skill requirements and developing on‑the‑job training plans.
• Strengthen safety culture by engaging in HSE activities, coaching staff, and reducing workplace incidents.
• Lead root cause analyses for quality and safety incidents using Six Sigma tools to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Manage section budgets and support strategic planning to align with organizational objectives.
• Lead RCA investigations for safety and quality issues and coordinate with EC Division leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Six Sigma

Safety culture

Root cause analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling tools

Communication

Autonomy

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Amentum at Johnson Space Center in Houston seeks a Technical, Maintenance, and Operations Section Manager to lead a diverse, 60+ person technician team across mechanical, electrical, calibration, data systems, and altitude testing functions, ensuring readiness of thermal vacuum chambers and space environment simulations.

You will develop on‑the‑job training plans, manage budgets, coordinate scheduling, and drive safety and continuous improvement while applying Six Sigma tools for root cause