Facility Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Aerodyne, a teammate company of NASA's largest engineering solutions provider, is looking for a Facility Maintenance Engineer to join its team. The role supports critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems, including thermal vacuum testing facilities, and works closely with JSC Pressure Systems personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and execute reliability strategies to keep critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems operationally ready.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to design, test and implement technical solutions, using AutoCAD to produce compliant drawings.
• Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel on cooling towers, liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farms, oil/chemical storage, vacuum pumps and high-pressure systems, including preparing Work Authorizing Documents (WADs).
• Act as primary engineer for maintenance plans covering cooling towers, liquid nitrogen bulk storage tanks, oil/chemical storage, vacuum mechanical pumps and blowers, and track system health and periodic maintenance checks.
• Develop technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOW) and cost estimates for procurement, fabrication and installation of facility upgrades and space simulation chambers.
• Manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles, report progress regularly to senior engineering leadership, and perform other duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of experience in the field or a related area; related education in industrial facility maintenance is acceptable.
• Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery (pumps, motors, blowers, valves) and in machine shops, tooling and tool specification.
• Ability to work independently, organize tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and handle fast-paced thermal vacuum testing environments.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and completion of a U.S. government background investigation may be required.

Required skills

• AutoCAD and MS Office Suite, including interpreting and revising P&IDs.
• Knowledge of vacuum blowers, mechanical pumps and liquid nitrogen storage/piping.
• Schedule management in Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with safety relief valves and safety standards such as OSHA, NFPA and ASME piping codes (preferred).
• 3D modeling software (Creo or Inventor) and project management experience are highly valued.

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable, onsite cafeteria and career growth opportunities.