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If you are, we need you!\nWe 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.\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead to join the JETSII Contract!\nAs the Technical, Maintenance and Operations Lead you will:\nSupport 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.\nLead daily operations, maintenance, and testing activities by prioritizing work, coordinating resources, and ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient execution of mission and customer objectives.\nEnsure facility readiness, equipment reliability, operational availability, and effective maintenance execution.\nPlan, prioritize, and coordinate workforce assignments, schedules, resources, and technical support required to execute operations, maintenance, testing, and facility projects.\nPromote compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards through audits, assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action programs.\nSupport incident investigations and root cause analyses to resolve safety, quality, and operational issues and prevent recurrence.\nCollaborate with NASA organizations, customers, project teams, and leadership to support mission success and customer requirements.\nAssist the Section Manager with workforce planning, staffing, budgeting, resource forecasting, employee development, and strategic initiatives.\nExercise delegated supervisory authority for personnel management, including timekeeping, leave approval, workload balancing, performance management, employee relations, and disciplinary actions.\nParticipate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development activities to build and sustain a high-performing organization.\nManage contractor and workforce resources, establish priorities, and reassign personnel as necessary to meet operational, maintenance, testing, and customer requirements.\nServe as the primary liaison between management and the workforce, ensuring effective communication, employee engagement, and successful execution of organizational objectives.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nRequisition Qualifications:\nThis 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.\nRequires a HS diploma and 15 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 10 years of experience.\nExperience supporting complex technical facilities, aerospace testing operations, mission-critical infrastructure, thermal vacuum systems, environmental testing, spaceflight hardware operations, or similar engineering operations.\nComprehensive knowledge of safety and health standards, hazard recognition, risk assessment, hazard mitigation, NASA mission assurance principles, configuration management, and operational risk management processes.\nExperience with workforce management, staffing coordination, resource forecasting, budget administration, and working within union-represented environments and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).\nStrong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience with thermal vacuum testing, altitude testing, environmental testing, or spaceflight hardware operations.\nFull-time, on-site presence at Johnson Space Center (JSC) is required.\nRequisition Preferences:\nAssociate degree in technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, military experience, certifications, and directly related professional experience.\nExperience supporting NASA, aerospace, or other mission-critical operations, including environmental test facilities, thermal vacuum systems, altitude chambers, or complex technical infrastructure.\nMinimum of 10 years of experience supporting technical operations, maintenance, testing, manufacturing, aerospace, or mission-critical facilities.\nMinimum of 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience as a lead technician, team lead, supervisor, project lead, coordinator, or equivalent position.\nCompensation:\nSalary starts at $83,700. Final pay will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.\nWhy Join Our Team?\nIn addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:\nExcellent personal and professional career growth\n9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable\nOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)\nMuch, much more!\nFor more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com\nProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.\nMust be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.\nManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.\nEssential Functions\nWork Environment\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.\nPhysical Requirements\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).\nEquipment and Machines\nStandard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).\nAttendance\nRegular 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.\nOther Essential Functions\nProfessional 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.\n#JETS #JETSII\nCompensation Details:\nET3The 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.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: 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.\nOriginal Posting:\n11/06/2026 - 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.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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