Degree Qualifications: BS degree in Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, or a related engineering/science field from an ABET accredited engineering school. In addition to minimum requirements for education, relevant experience and skills will be considered for various levels.
Required Experience:
• Knowledge of heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• Understand fundamentals of mechanical design and forces
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation and customer interface skills
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Must be able to coordinate work between multiple project disciplines.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects without missing deadlines or sacrificing accuracy.
• Must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary.
Preferred Experience:
• Experience with HVAC/R Equipment design, operations, and development
• Mechanical or electrical component troubleshooting and root cause investigations
• Experience with refrigerant systems and vacuum systems
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC (RS Logix 5000. PLC/5, Factory Talk View, etc.)
• HVAC/R Equipment inspection and testing experience is desirable (“Universal Technician” as Required by 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart F Certification)
• Experience with facility sized pumps, blowers, condensers, and pressure vessels
• Hands-on mechanical experience, including machine shop work, car restoration, hobbies, etc.
• Writing work instructions including non-conformance troubleshooting and resolution
• Familiarity with Maximo and Solumina Software
Physical Requirements:
• Will be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.
• Will be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection and other associated personal protective equipment.
• Position will involve extended periods of sitting and standing, walking, extensive use of stairs, and access to remote structures.
• Position is located on a hazardous testing facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment:
• Will be required to work inside and outside in the Florida weather environment throughout the test complex.
• Position may require daily individual to travel to different areas on site.
• Uneven terrain traversal including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand is required to access various locations on the facility.
• Climbing ladders and platforms may be necessary.
• All work must be completed in a safe manner in accordance with NASA and Company safety standards
Access to Kennedy Space Center Amenities
While doing your part to help further space exploration at Kennedy Space Center, you can enjoy many on-site amenities, such as:
- Child Development Center
- Discounted tickets to local attractions and theme parks
- Credit Union
- Fitness Center
- Barbershop
- NASA Exchanges
Flexible Schedule and Telework
At Amentum, we value your time and commitment. Here at Kennedy Space Center, we offer partial telework options and flexible work schedules for many of our positions. The ability to utilize a flex schedule or telework will depend on your department’s demands and needs.
