Field Service Engineer
- TS/SCI clearance
About the job
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™
ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, a subsidiary of ARS Federal, is seeking a Facility Services Engineer at Vandenberg SFB, CA.
Key Role:
Support the Spaceport Systems team at Vandenberg SFB by operating and maintaining the Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) for processing space hardware in preparation for launch. Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and installs for critical IPF systems including: facility control systems, power generation, fire detection, UPS, HVAC, and other electrical and mechanical systems.
Perform operations, maintenance (preventative and emergency) repairs, and maintenance engineering that encompasses the critical facilities systems utilized during spacecraft processing
Troubleshoot equipment utilizing mechanical drawings and electronic schematics
Perform detailed and accurate record keeping, complete documentation including, logbooks, work orders, and purchase requisitions
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of critical facility systems under simulated operating conditions, record result and provide data/quality records at project reviews.
Collect and provide analysis of technical data
Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements
Provide customer interface for technical issues during payload processing
Handle materials, including operating a fork truck, and participate in critical spare part control
Occasionally participate in on-call rotation and work extended hours when required
Make recommendations for operational improvement for facility systems
Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures
Requirements
Associate's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field and 3+ years of experience in complex mechanical maintenance and repair, or H.S. diploma and 5+ years of experience in complex mechanical maintenance and repair
Read, understand, and work from Standard Operating Procedures, electrical drawings, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Experience working around space vehicle flight hardware, and clean room operations and protocols
Ability to work independently within a cross-functional team
Able to supervise contractors and vendors performing work in the facility as needed
Capable of walking and moving around job site
Active TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain)
Preferred Additional Skills:
6+ years of Integrated Processing Facility experience
In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations
Ability to multi-task and manage/accommodate multiple projects
Operations, maintenance, repair, installation and testing of the following systems:
Pneumatic/Compressed Air Systems
HVAC/Clean Room Systems
Sewage and Water systems
Electrical Systems
Digital Control Systems
Emergency Power systems
Chill water systems
Air handlers
Pneumatic actuators
Desiccant dryers
Diesel generators
Un-Interruptible power supplies
Reciprocating & centrifugal compressors
Moisture & particulate filtration
Maintenance Management and Scheduling
Inventory & spares
Crane Operations and Protocols and sustainment
From ASRC Federal's job posting, checked 10 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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ASRC Federal's space work: Orion spacecraft processing at Kennedy and mission support at NASA's centers.
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