Amentum

Aerospace

MechanicalEngineerII

Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer II at Amentum. Skills: mechanical and aerospace engineering tasks, system engineering documentation, project planning and management, client interface. Perform mechanical and aerospace engineering tasks in support of NASA's Artemis program. Responsible for developing plans, writing work authorization documents, leading Task Teams and executing hazardous and nonhazardous test on ground and flight systems”

What You'll Achieve.

manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction; assure that systems operate in a safe and appropriate manner and comply with all federal, state and local codes/ regulations

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills are a must

Eligibility Requirements

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 must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency, Position may require individual to travel daily to different areas on site, Walking on uneven terrain including paved areas, gravel/rocks, and dirt/sand, may be 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, Full-time work hours, Position may require occasional overtime, including weekend work, depending on task, Must be dependable and punctual, Shift work may be required, Must be able to travel to support position requirements, This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel, In some cases, accommodations can be made for POV, if necessary, Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements, Government security clearance may be required in the future, Must maintain a positive work atmosphere

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or technical equivalent from an accredited at least four years of experience, Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment, Excellent customer interface skills required, Analytical and problem-solving skills are a must, Capable of reading/understanding technical manuals, drawings and schematics, Ability to plan, manage and prioritize multiple projects, Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary, Must have a valid U. S. driver's license, Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication, Must be able to travel to support position requirements, Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others, Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements, Government security clearance may be required in the future, Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management

Nice to Have

mechanical/Aerospace background is highly desirable due to the mechanical aspects of the flight hardware, flight support equipment, and ground support equipment

What You'll Do.

Perform mechanical and aerospace engineering tasks in support of NASA's Artemis program

Responsible for developing plans

writing work authorization documents

leading Task Teams and executing hazardous and nonhazardous test on ground and flight systems

Provide technical engineering direction for the Mechanical Engineering Department to include technical procedure development and operational support

Participating in conceptual design ideas to revisions to existing designs and modifications to existing structures or Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Preparation of all essential system engineering documentation components required for a complete and viable system

Responsible for planning

and scheduling for assigned projects

Successfully interface with client representatives and manage completion of tasks on schedule and within budget to the customer's satisfaction

Oversight of systems activations to validate compliance with contract documents

Assure that systems operate in a safe and appropriate manner and comply with all federal

state and local codes/ regulations

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team environment; leading Task Teams; fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management

Communication Scope

clear, concise, and accurate verbal and written communication skills; accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication

Process & Methodology

planning, cost development, management, and scheduling for assigned projects, Ability to plan, manage and prioritize multiple projects

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