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.
Amentum provides overall management, development, and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering and Test (COMET) contract. This contract supports the International Space Station (ISS), Exploration Ground System (EGS), and Launch Service Provider (LSP) programs.
The Director of Engineering provides leadership and technical expertise for the Engineering department on COMET which includes Ground Systems Design, Analysis, Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) and Specialty Engineering services to the EGS, ISS and LSP programs at KSC. Primary disciplines include Electrical (+Control Systems), Fluids, Mechanical, and Structural.
Work activities include support of the following efforts: Artemis mission design certification of ground support equipment for the Vehicle Assembly Building, Mobile Launcher 1 tower/platform and launch pad elements; post-mission facility modifications; Mobile Launcher 2 subsystem design reviews/support and incremental modification design work. Sustain engineering supporting Operations & Maintenance of assets that are being upgraded and modified to support NASA's current / future Artemis missions, as well as International Space Station and other Launch Service Providers is also included.
Responsibilities
Direct the overall operations of Engineering department staff within general COMET objectives; develop and recommend plans/programs and implements; assigns personnel and provides evaluation of results.
Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrate support to the safety program, actively engage the team, provide tools, processes, and Personal Protective Equipment to create an incident and injury free environment.
Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity while leveraging recent and relevant industry best-practices.
Maintain consistent customer communications to gain a clear understanding of customer needs & priorities. Partner delivery expectations and calibrates appropriate expectations.
Prepare department resource estimates and comply with overall Operating Plan and NASA short-/long- term budget limitations.
Lead department to maximize efficiency for COMET including interdepartmental collaboration.
Oversee management staff to ensure COMET engineering practices comply or exceed NASA KSC design standards, as well as other local and federal regulatory agencies requirements.
Hold management team and subordinate organizations accountable to ensure Engineering department commitments to design and operational schedules are met.
Interpret, develop, and implement policies and procedures within corporate guidelines.
Serve as an advisor to executive management on matters within areas of Engineering responsibility; serve as member of corporate committees.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related engineering/science field from an accredited college or university and fifteen (15) years related experience, or master's degree and thirteen (13) years related experience, or PhD and nine (9) years of related experience. Experience must include at least five (5) years of successfully managing people.
Job Requirements
Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior senior managerial and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated track record of delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic visioning, with proof points of implementation of significant initiatives providing measurable positive quality and efficiency impacts.
Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to direct the work of others while prioritizing multiple customers and projects.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills on technical and non-technical topics.
Must possess excellent critical thinking skills to be able to identify weaknesses and strengths of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
In-depth computer experience with Microsoft Office.
Must have the ability to maintain and retain security clearance, if necessary.
If offered a position, proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required.
Physical Requirements
May be required to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and other associated personal protective equipment.
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.
Work Environment
Work will mainly be completed inside, but field work can be a combination of outside and inside work depending on the project.
Working at heights and in confined spaces may be required.
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.
Equipment and Machines
Computers and printers used for producing reports and schedules.
Variety of equipment used in performing research.
Attendance
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.
Other Essential Functions
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
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.
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 as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
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.
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.
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