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.
Job Responsibilities:
- Strategically lead a team of hardware engineers and CAD technicians toward the completion of design engineering projects associated with critical Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support of manned spaceflight for the Space Launch System program.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the allocated resources of the 3110 Electrical Design engineering team.
Must be able to:
- Supervise engineers and CAD technicians who support a wide array of electrical systems. - Create and/or adjust processes in support of design completion, fabrication, test and checkout of GSE.
- Utilize strong engineering background to enable being able to review and approve electrical engineering design output.
- Use engineering knowledge and experience to guide and mentor teams of electrical engineers.
- Manage resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints, and contribute to the overall success of the company by providing a motivated and productive staff. - Use program and project management experience to develop success oriented schedule and delegate labor resources.
- Manage internal department schedules and deliverables within strict project time constraints.
- Evaluate results, employee performance, and organizational success while continuously improving upon past precedence.
- Effectively communicate job expectations.
- Mentor and inspire members of the team as well support their career development goals.
- Uphold and foster the high level of performance, integrity, ownership, and accountability that the Electrical Design team is known for.
Skills/Qualifications :
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Working knowledge and experience with KSC ground support systems (GSE) design is highly desired.
- Thorough knowledge of KSC/NASA design standards and procedures is highly desired.
- Thorough knowledge of industry standards and regulatory codes, such as, but not limited to: NEC, NFPA, IEEE is required.
- Knowledge of Arc Flash analysis and mitigation implementation is highly desired.
- Working knowledge and experience with engineering tools such as, but not limited to: Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill, ETAP, Maximo, and Solumina is highly desired.
- Ability to successfully plan personnel resources (WYE) and budget other direct costs (ODC) at group level.
- Must be well organized, flexible, and capable of effectively prioritizing multidisciplinary projects. - Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation and customer interface skills required.
- Capability to manage resources effectively within schedule and budgetary constraints.
- Ability to lead and provide direction to employees regarding established safety, quality, and performance protocols.
- Proven ability to be able to foster a motivated and productive staff with a passion for space flight.
- Possess interpersonal, communication, and technical skills to guide the department to develop and maintain good customer relationships
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if necessary
-Must have a valid US Driver License
Physical 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 facility; must be able to quickly evacuate buildings in the event of an emergency.
Work Environment
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 testing.
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.
Compensation Details:
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
04/22/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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