Test Facilities Engineer

Job Description:

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. is seeking a Test Facilities Engineer to support research and engineering done within the Entry Systems and Technology Division at NASA Ames Research Center. The selected candidate(s) will support operation of research facilities, including the Electric Arc Shock Tube (EAST) and Interactive Heating Facility (IHF).  This is a full-time, onsite role at Moffett Field, CA. U.S. Citizenship is required

The salary range is $110,000-$120,000, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of NASA Ames test facilities including Arc Jet Complex, Vertical Gun Range, Miniature Arc Jet and Electric Arc Shock Tube in compliance with all NASA Safety Standards
• Where required, perform regular required maintenance on machinery or safety equipment
• Perform pre-test and post-test inspections to ensure equipment functionality, safety, and compliance with operational protocols
• Conduct or support routine maintenance, calibration, and repairs to systems such as high pressure water systems, hydraulics systems
• Safely Operate forklifts, overhead cranes for safe movement and positioning of test equipment/hardware
• Perform installation and proper operation of mechanical equipment and test articles
• Train for, attain, or maintain, Operator Status for required facilities
• As required, support documentation for test procedures, facility conditions, diagnostic configurations, calibrations, etc.
• As needed, coordinate experimental activities with facility personnel, technicians, researchers, computational modelers, and collaborators.

• Minimum Qualifications·       
• High School diploma plus at least 8-10 years of pertinent experience·.   Demonstrated, directly applicable experience in operation and support of experimental test facilities·        Ability to collaborate across experimental, computational, diagnostic, and multidisciplinary research teams. Ability to work full-time on-site at NASA Ames Research Center·       

• Preferred Qualifications
• Specialized skills including the following are a plus: Knowledge of, and experience in, high energy test facilities including shock tubes or electric arc heaters. Brazing using oxy-acetylene torch Fabrication/welding including with stainless steel and carbon steel using TIG & MIG welding processes Experience with NASA Ames specific safety procedures, including confined space operations, and lock out tag out procedures margins