Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead
About the job
Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe.
We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.
As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead to join the JETSII Contract! ## As the Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead you will - Support the Section Manager in leading a team of more than 60 electrical and mechanical technicians within the EC4 Systems Test Branch, providing leadership and technical direction for facility maintenance, thermal testing, thermal vacuum chamber testing, test design, and test operations. and mission-critical test operations. - Lead daily operations, maintenance, and testing activities by prioritizing work, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of mission and customer objectives. - Ensure facility readiness, equipment reliability, operational availability, and effective maintenance execution. - Plan, prioritize, and coordinate workforce assignments, schedules, resources, and technical support required to execute operations, maintenance, testing, and facility projects. - Promote compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards through audits, assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action programs. - Support incident investigations and root cause analyses to resolve safety, quality, and operational issues and prevent recurrence. - Collaborate with NASA organizations, customers, project teams, and leadership to support mission success and customer requirements. - Assist the Section Manager with workforce planning, staffing, budgeting, resource forecasting, employee development, and strategic initiatives. - Exercise delegated supervisory authority for personnel management, including timekeeping, leave approval, workload balancing, performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions. - Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development activities to build and sustain a high-performing organization. - Manage contractor and workforce resources, establish priorities, and reassign personnel as necessary to meet operational, maintenance, testing, and customer requirements. - Serve as the primary liaison between management and the workforce, ensuring effective communication, employee engagement, and successful execution of organizational objectives. - Perform other duties as assigned. ## Requisition Qualifications This position has been posted at multiple levels.
Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. - Requires a HS diploma and 15 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 10 years of experience. - Experience supporting complex technical facilities, aerospace testing operations, mission-critical infrastructure, thermal vacuum systems, environmental testing, spaceflight hardware operations, or similar engineering operations. - Comprehensive knowledge of safety and health standards, hazard recognition, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, NASA mission assurance principles, configuration management, and operational risk management processes. - Experience with workforce management, staffing coordination, resource forecasting, budget administration, and working within union-represented environments and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). - Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Experience with thermal vacuum testing, altitude testing, environmental testing, or spaceflight hardware operations. - Full-time, on-site presence at Johnson Space Center (JSC) is required. ## Requisition Preferences - Associate degree in technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, military experience, certifications, and directly related professional experience. - Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, or other mission-critical operations, including environmental test facilities, thermal vacuum systems, altitude chambers, or complex technical infrastructure. - Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting technical operations, maintenance, testing, manufacturing, aerospace, or mission-critical facilities. - Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience as a lead technician, team lead, supervisor, project lead, coordinator, or equivalent position. ## Compensation - Salary starts at $83,700.
Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. ## In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave - Excellent personal and professional career growth - 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable - Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) - Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com - Proof of U.S.
Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. - Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. - Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. ## Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task. ## Physical Requirements Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time). ## Equipment and Machines Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.). ## Attendance Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements. ## Other Essential Functions Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. #JETS #JETSII ## Compensation Details ET3 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 11/06/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing
From Amentum's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Amentum's space work: technicians and engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch site, at Houston and in Huntsville.
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