Engineer 1

About the Role

On the Kennedy Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS II) program at Kennedy Space Center, FL, perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operations, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems as a member of a design, analysis, or review team.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of engineering tasks with supervision, including design development, analysis, operation and maintenance instruction (OMI) development, and document reviews.
• Work on less complex tasks, responsible for a portion of a design or section of an analysis or design review.
• Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.
• Audit drawing schematics and provide redline updates.
• Create work orders and process workflow using work management software (Maximo).
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases for tracking project status.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Interface with customers in design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Promote a safe workplace with continuous HSE focus through personal commitment and follow-up of preventive and corrective actions.
• Keep current on required training.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations, and analyze engineering problems; propose solutions and recommendations.
• Ensure the quality of products and services delivered meets customer’s requirements and expectations.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field and 0-1 year of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Good communication and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Must successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• US citizenship is required for restricted area access.
• A driver's license is required to independently travel onto and around KSC property.
• Position may require travel.

Work Environment

Most positions involve work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. Responsibilities include:

• Occasional lifting to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting with occasional use of a computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents.
• Constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication.
• Constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and work under deadlines.

Some positions may involve work in environments such as shipboard, labs, or outside locations where mechanical equipment is installed, tested, analyzed, monitored, or maintained. In these settings:

• Equipment may be loud, noisy, or have exposed moving components.
• Routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling, and carrying.
• Constant use of vision and mental alertness is required.

Pay

$75,000 (base compensation range; actual pay may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws).

Benefits

• 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.