MECHANICAL ENGINEER - NSS STENNIS

Nova Space Solutions, LLC (NSS) is a joint venture between Wolf Creek Federal Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chugach Government Solutions, LLC) and Amentum Technology, Inc. When you join NSS, you also become a part of a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture.

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, Chugach Government Solutions, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

Empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Nova Space Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Nova Space Solutions (NSS) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering Services Department team at NASA John C. Stennis Space Center. The ideal candidate will assist in the design and analysis of new or modifications to existing site-wide infrastructure, to include site-wide utilities distribution systems, technical systems, facilities, or special test equipment (STE).

Work Model: On-site/Office Based

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Development of mechanical designs for construction of new or modification to existing facilities.
• Site-wide utility, process piping, and HVAC design.
• Prepares plans, models, and drawings using design software.
• Performs mechanical design calculations and analyses using software and engineering methods.
• Develop heat load analysis models, flow models, and pressure calculations for the design of mechanical systems.
• Fluid and gas subsystem design, including detailed fabrication and assembly drawing development.
• Designing fluid component groups (i.e. solenoid valves, regulators, pressure vessels) including specification, procurement, and processing.
• Participation in the entire design cycle of fluid subsystems including conceptual design, thermo-fluid modeling, structural layout and analysis, integration, commissioning, and activation.
• Prepare plans and specifications in conjunction with other project team members for construction packages.
• Assist in the review of vendor/contractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders to bring product design from engineering phase to be completed construction.
• Perform trade studies, market research, life cycle cost assessments, feasibility studies, and conceptual design.
• Project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and material takeoffs.
• Monitor and report weekly on the status of all current design projects, design schedule, and actual cost.
• Support site sustainability initiatives and energy goals.
• Assist other departments as needed with engineering support.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 0-8 years of experience with aerospace, industrial, commercial, or government engineering practices.
• Familiar with design of fluid systems, gas systems, and components.
• Working knowledge of piping, valves, regulators, and fittings.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control.
• Working knowledge of materials and treatments.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation or Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, or desire to obtain within 1-4 years.
• Knowledge of and application of current industry standards, such as, but not limited to: ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, ASME B31.3 Process Piping, ASHRAE 90.1, International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Real ID driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Prior knowledge of NASA site and experience government installations preferred.
• Experience with Creo Parametric, PTC Windchill, FLUENT, ANSYS, Flowmaster, MathCad, Hourly Analysis Program (HAP), Autopipe, CAD and/or Winplot.
• Knowledge of software/codes (Visual BASIC, FORTRAN, C, etc.) a plus.
• Experience in design of piping systems or knowledge of process piping standards (ASME B31.3).
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability best practices and executive orders.
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions.
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint) is required.

Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com. Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.