Electro-Mech Technician III

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

This is a JETS II CBA position with Amentum.

• Design, assemble, install, test, calibrate, operate, evaluate, modify, and repair devices used in the conversion of electrical signals to mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic outputs and the sensors which convert mechanical, thermal and pressure measurements to electrical signals.
• Perform maintenance and operation of electrical, hydraulic, thermal, pneumatic, and other types of mechanical equipment in assigned laboratories or work areas, including researching, documenting, acquiring parts, repairing, and calibrating electro‑mechanical devices and systems.
• Determine and develop methods, procedures, and laboratory equipment required to fulfill assignments and achieve prescribed objectives.
• Perform troubleshooting and investigative services for malfunctioning or failed pneumatic, hydraulic, pressure, thermal or other electro‑mechanical measuring devices, servo systems or equipment employing energy conversion; repair and calibrate such equipment through knowledge and skills used in conjunction with applicable equipment manuals and checkout procedures.
• Install, check out and operate equipment in assigned laboratory or work area and provide preventative maintenance including routine and special purging and cleaning when a system, equipment or device requires it.
• Operate and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment and systems.
• Perform periodic readings and monitoring of various facility systems from a variety of sources; record data in written and/or electronic format.
• Work under general guidance of supervision and may receive job assignments and interface with technical personnel; may be assisted by lower level technicians who have frequent contact with professional and others within the work area.
• Assemble, operate, and disassemble test equipment and properly dispose of components as defined by procedures.
• Adhere to written or standardized operating procedures, policies, and protocols for use of laboratory equipment and conduct all other operation, maintenance, calibration, and safety related activities as defined for the specific work area.
• Provide technical direction to other technicians.
• Develop, design, fabricate, modify, repair, and assemble unique prototype components using machining tools (e.g., lathes, mills, drill press).
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe manner and maintain a clean working environment by complying with all safety procedures and company policies.
• Operate standard equipment and/or instruments including hand‑held power tools, meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Work in a team environment.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Able to read and interpret basic technical drawings and schematics of complex laboratory and facility systems.
• Basic knowledge of assembling and installing mechanical and electrical components.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving capability.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience in a related field.
• Proficient knowledge of laboratory techniques, methods and equipment; advanced technical knowledge applied.
• Able to operate and handle basic hand‑held and/or power tools.
• Must be a non‑smoker to meet Class 10 Cleanroom requirements (Science Department only).
• Able to comprehend basic technical terminology and communicate effectively with other employees and team members.
• Able to visualize and solve practical…