Facility Maintenance Engineer

Amentum


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 7 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 NASAs pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASAs largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for aFacility Maintenance Engineerto join the team withHX5 a teammate company!

TheFacility Maintenance Engineerwill:

  • Establish and execute reliability strategies to ensure the facility operational readiness of critical NASA/JSC CTSD support systems.
  • Apply mechanical engineering principles to design test and implement technical solutions for facility challenges utilizing AutoCAD to produce compliant drawings.
  • Coordinate with JSC Pressure Systems personnel to manage cooling tower liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank farm oil/chemical storage vacuum pumps and high-pressure systems including the preparation of required Work Authorizing Documents (WADs).
  • Primary engineer to continue and enhance maintenance plans systems including cooling tower liquid nitrogen bulk storage cryogenic tanks oil/chemical storage vacuum mechanical pumps and blowers.
  • Track systems health and coordinate periodic maintenance and systems functional checks.
  • Develop technical specifications Statements of Work (SOW) and cost estimates to track all phases of procurement fabrication and installation for facility upgrades and space simulations chambers.
  • Work within a tight-knit team to manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles while providing regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership.
  • Express good leadership qualities be highly motivated well organized and ability to work independently
  • Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications - External

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple on the candidates experience requirements and business needs we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery including pumps motors blowers and valves.
  • Hands-on experience in machine shop tooling and tool specification.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose technical failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Proven record of independently identifying and resolving complex technical issues and obstacles.
  • Familiar with principal operations of safety relief valves and how to specify them.
  • Highly organized self-starter capable of managing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable working in challenging fast-paced Thermal Vacuum Testing environments.
  • Maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure (compressed air chilled water/cooling towers vacuum Liquid Nitrogen and Nitrogen systems).
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite with the ability to interpret and revise Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Technical knowledge of vacuum blowers mechanical pumps and Liquid Nitrogen storage/piping.
  • Experience following schedules within Microsoft Project.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requisition Preferences:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering (or related discipline) with 25 years of industrial facility maintenance experience.
  • Candidates with direct experience in NASA/JSC processes and JPR 1710.13 compliance are preferred.
  • Strong background in safety standards including OSHA NFPA and ASME piping codes.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Creo or Inventor) is highly valued.
  • Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management.
  • Must be able to support mission-critical tasks in specialized environments (confined spaces high-noise or ODH areas) and maintain a flexible schedule.

Why Join Our Team

In addition to exciting career opportunities we also have:

  • 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

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

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.

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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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/25/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

Amentum 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.


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