Amentum · 23 hours ago
Manager: Handling, Mechanical & Structures Engineering Group
Center Hill, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAmentum is launching people to the Moon and Mars and is seeking a Manager for the Handling, Mechanical & Structures Engineering Group. The role involves providing management and technical leadership, implementing plans, and managing resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints to support NASA's mission at Kennedy Space Center.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports the Spaceflight Processing (SFP) Directorate by providing guidance for the Department's managerial function. Provides management and technical leadership for SLS/Orion Handling, Mechanical & Structures Engineering group
Manages the overall Department area of responsibility; develops and implements plans; determines personnel requirements and assignments; develops personnel shift schedules to cover work requirements; evaluates individual and group results, provides employee counseling, and complies with EEO/AA programs. Makes personnel-related recommendations
Identifies and prepares annual resource estimates and complies with budget limitations. Interprets, adapts, and recommends policies and procedures; develops, coordinates, and implements policies and procedures for areas of responsibility
Implements quality, safety, and housekeeping standards
Manages resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints and contributes to the overall success of the company by providing a motivated and productive staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (BS) in related management area
At least 7 years related experience including at least three years of successfully managing people
Demonstrated leadership skills as evidenced by prior managerial / supervisory and/or technical leadership experience
Excellent communication, presentation, and customer interface skills required
Ability to manage resources effectively within budgetary and time constraints
Working knowledge of engineering tools such as, but not limited to, Solumina and Maximo is required
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident/Green Card holder of the United States is required
Must possess and maintain a valid CDL with endorsements Florida driver's license
Must pass a federal background investigation
Must comply with all 'drug free workplace' requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions
Preferred
Previous experience with Handling, Mechanical and/or Structures Engineering is desired, but not required
Working knowledge of GFAST and the SLS/Orion ground and flight systems is highly desirable
Computer experience with Microsoft Office products, Internet browsers, and Outlook
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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