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Mechanical Engineer, AST, Mechanical Experimental Equipment (Direct Hire)
John C. Stennis Space Center · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Stennis Space Center, MS $56K – $84K Apply by Jun 8, 2026 Mechanical Engineering INTJISTJISTP EngineeringOperationsTrades
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As an AST, Mechanical Experimental Equipment engineer, you will be responsible for mechanical systems maintenance (vessels, piping, valve, control valves, regulators, etc.) of the rocket test facilities at Stennis Space Center. In addition, you will participate in the design, construction and test operations for new and existing NASA and commercial test programs in the test complex.
What You'll Do
- →Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised.
- →Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- →Assists senior engineers in managing, coordinating, and supporting the design, activation, and test of electrical and mechanical systems and related components in areas such as rocket propulsion and power.
- →Develops procedures for the facility build-up, activation, operations, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems as applicable in support of propulsion testing. n and organize work.
- →Identifies and investigates standard problems in electrical and mechanical systems.
- →Works with senior engineers in providing engineering solutions and technical consultation to civil servants and support contractors in the resolution and correction of field problems and monitors corrective actions through completion.
- →Monitors contractor activities to ensure written procedures and policies are followed.
- →With senior engineer oversight, operate mechanical facility systems in support of rocket engine testing on NASA’s primer test stands.
- →Writes procedures for maintenance of mechanical systems to keep these test systems safe and operational.
- →Participates in the design process through attendance of project reviews.
- →Review plans, specifications and cost estimates for technical adequacy.
- →Prepare written reports and presentations on complex subject matter.
Requirements
- ✓If you did not complete a qualifying bachelor's degree, you may be eligible if you have obtained a graduate degree in an AST qualifying field, as listed above.
- ✓Degrees in engineering technology are not considered qualifying for this position.
- ✓Engineering degrees earned within the United States: Engineering degrees earned within the United States must be from a college or university that has at least one ABET accredited engineering program.
- ✓To find out if a school has at least one ABET accredited program, please visit http://www.abet.org.
- ✓Engineering degrees earned outside the United States: Engineering degrees earned outside the United States must be recognized by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), often known as accords.
- ✓These are non-governmental agreements among organizations that accredit academic degree programs.
- ✓MRAs recognize the substantial equivalence of mature accreditation systems and programs accredited by signatory organizations within their jurisdictions.
- ✓For a listing of Signatories, please visit, https://www.abet.org/global-presence/mutual-recognition-agreements/is-your-program-recognized/.
- ✓Science and other related degrees earned within the United States: Science and other related degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations.
- ✓For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- ✓Science and other related degrees earned outside the United States: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.
- ✓These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
- ✓All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.
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