Facility Maintenance Engineer

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? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. 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.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facility Maintenance Engineer to join the JETS II Contract supporting NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration at Johnson Space Center.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Serve as the primary engineer to continue and enhance maintenance plans for 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 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 simulation chambers.
• Work within a tight-knit team to manage maintenance schedules and project lifecycles while providing regular progress reports to senior engineering leadership.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well-organized, and able to work independently.
• Maintain configuration control for critical infrastructure (compressed air, chilled water/cooling towers, vacuum, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen systems).
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience maintaining facility machinery, including pumps, motors, blowers, and valves.
• Hands-on experience in a 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.
• Familiarity 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.
• 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.

Preferences

• 2–5 years of industrial facility maintenance experience.
• Direct experience in NASA/JSC processes and JPR 1710.13 compliance.
• Strong background in safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA, and ASME piping codes.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Creo or Inventor).
• Excellent communication skills for delivering presentations to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Ability to support mission-critical tasks in specialized environments (confined spaces, high-noise, or ODH areas) and maintain a flexible schedule.

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.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).

Work Environment

• Generally an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Use of standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical; ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• 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.

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.