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NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center.

This position reports directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Engineer Manager. All work will be completed with a high level of quality, professionalism and full adherence to all safety policies and procedures.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems across the center. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting maintenance teams with strong technical guidance.

• Support maintenance and operations teams with troubleshooting and resolution of electrical, power distribution, control, and instrumentation system issues in normal and emergent conditions.
• Analyze equipment failures and recurring issues, lead root cause analyses, and develop corrective and preventive actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for electrical assets, including motors, drives, switchgear, controls, and related systems.
• Review, create, and update electrical job plans, maintenance procedures, and preventive maintenance tasks to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Provide electrical engineering support for equipment repairs, system upgrades, and capital improvement projects from design through execution.
• Identify equipment reliability risks and obsolescence concerns, and recommend design changes, process improvements, or replacement strategies.
• Support commissioning, testing, and turnover of new or modified electrical systems, ensuring systems meet design intent and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and site safety requirements; support audits and inspections.
• Collaborate closely with reliability, mechanical, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support reliability-centered maintenance efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel as needed.

• U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 2‑5 years of related engineering experience; or MS with 1‑3 years; or Ph.D. with up to 1 year of experience from an accredited engineering school, and a working knowledge of maintenance and reliability requirements for mechanical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Functional skills: Ability to troubleshoot and identify failure cause for mechanical systems, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), engineering design standards and their application.
• Experience in a utility or research environment, familiarity with CMMS systems and asset management tools (specifically IBM Maximo) is preferred.
• Certification in CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) is encouraged.

• Office environment (45%)
• Test environment (45%): May be exposed to high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, industrial facility environments.
• Travel between facilities/test operations required (10%)
• Physical requirements: mobility to enter all areas; crawl, climb ladders, confined spaces, elevated platforms and scaffolding; walk, stand, bend, twist, sit; lift up to 35 lbs.
• Equipment: Standard office equipment, MS Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency (50%); safety and personal protective equipment (20%).
• Attendance required: Regular attendance mandatory (100%).
• Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<10%).

0.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• 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

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability. Discrimination will not occur given reasonable accommodation for the essential functions.

02/25/2026 – Until Filled. Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.