Engineering Specialist

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day.

The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. NASA Spacecraft Services Depot (NSSD), that supports 155 processing activities of flight hardware and ground support equipment.

The NSSD capability includes repair and manufacturing of flight and GSE cables; GSE repair and testing; fabrication support for exploration, research and technology projects; support to the 155 Prime Contractor with special tooling fabrication and special test equipment as required in support of Orbital Replacement Unit (ORU) repair or testing; and support to other program or Spaceport customers as required.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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 have a general knowledge of electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Must be able to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Computer-Aided Design (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.

May be required to climb stairs to access equipment for trouble shooting.

Position may involve extended periods of sitting or standing.

Physical requirements are sitting, walking, standing, 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.

Full-time work hours.

Position may require…