ZelTech, Inc. is a Hampton, Virginia based, Veteran-Owned company providing leading edge research, technology, and training solutions to address complex global challenges. We employ a highly skilled workforce of operational specialists, analysts, engineers, scientists, program managers, and subject matter experts to support US intelligence, military operations, and homeland security activities as well as live ground training support to both U.S. and international customers. 

Our core capabilities include research and development (R&D), intelligence services, program management, systems engineering, tactical force-on-force/force-on-target training, and training support and services. We maintain world-class proficiency in Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives defense (CBRNE), Counter-IED (C-IED), Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and all-source intelligence programs. Our key customers include the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AF Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Organization (JIDO) the US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and the Program Executive Office Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI).

ZelTech provides training services to address evolving global threats through tactical force-on-force/force-on-target training and training support including training range instrumentation, battlefield weapons effects simulation, Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) modernization and support, live-fire range installations, life-cycle services and support and enhanced/embedded training programs. 

Our systems engineering services evaluate commercial products and emerging research conducted by Universities, government organizations, and private industry and incubate ambitious R&D in pursuit of technological breakthroughs. Through our rapid development and complex modeling and simulation (M&S) efforts, we enable our customers to capture the value of front line innovation efficiently and effectively. 

Each offering provided by ZelTech adheres to our unwavering commitment to quality and security. The company maintains a facility security clearance at our Hampton, VA, and Melbourne, FL locations and has an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System in place. We are committed to strong partnerships based on mutual advantage and support, and we work daily to be equitable stewards of our abundant environmental resources, community presence, and intellectual talent.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 201-500 employees

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**Job Summary**

The Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer will work with customer personnel to provide on-site, engineering fabrication, research, development and test support at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida. The focus will be on designing, developing and performing M&S on specialized and/or "one of a kind" components required to integrate unique sensing technologies into various collection platforms.

**Responsibilities**

- Design and produce unique and specialized parts using a variety of materials and machines including but not limited to 3D printers, CNC, water jets, CNC router.

- Coordinate outsourcing of fabrication to other organizations as needed/directed.

- Provide QC/QA to parts produced in house and/or externally.

- Provide support for in-house technology initiatives and for assessment and monitoring of the adequacy and feasibility of technical proposals and on-going projects by other parties in Government, academia and industry.

- Provide engineering support for precision machining, measuring and set up of a variety of manual and CNC machines to perform such operations as drilling, boring and milling on raw stock, parts, castings, dies, machine fixtures and other type tools.

- Familiarization and operation of various types of design software to produce unique products.

- Familiar with hand tools to form, sharpen, grind cut and drill.

- Develop projects in accordance with broad specifications and design criteria including verbal instructions, rough drawings and blueprints as available.

- Design complicated parts having many interrelated dimensions, compound angles, irregular surfaces, close tolerances, the use of hand tools and/or the setup and operation of various machine tools.

- Design/improvise production aids as necessary to facilitate operations.

- Experience in utilizing precision measuring instruments.

- Suggest changes in design involving production and process of manufacture to proper personnel.

- Aid in the development and implementation of integrated rapid prototyping team integrating inventory items to best develop rapid prototype solutions.

- Must be able to successfully work in high tempo environment creating efficient well documented and successful inventory solutions resolving unique issues.

- Comply with CCAFS industrial hygiene requirements.

- Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the REPD mission.

**Requirements**

- Must be a US citizen.

- Must have an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.

- BA/BS in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering with four (4) or more years related experience.

- Provide mechanical engineering planning.

- CAD 3D modeling experience.

- Participate in integrated process teams (IPTs) to build and update technology management plans/concepts/roadmaps to guide multi-year technology development efforts.

- Perform analysis of intelligence collection operational requirements (intelligence collector and intelligence customer requirements) and provide input for system capability requirements documents to include specification of key performance parameters, initial capability descriptions and capability development documents.

- Perform mechanical engineering activities to include functional needs analysis and allocation for translation of intelligence and operational requirements into system design solutions (e.g. cost analysis and cost-performance tradeoff analysis, consideration of production, life cycle logistics for follow-on procurement of operational systems, risk analysis and mitigation and ensuring adequacy and compatibility of C4 and data processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED) architectures for developmental systems).

- Provide analysis and control for mechanical engineering aspects/activities related to on-going technology development projects to ensure designs meet user requirements and are implemented with proper configuration management, document control, fabrication, assembly and test of final products

- Participate in trade studies to solve technical problems and identify preferred solutions.

- Participate in technical reviews to assess project progress from design through development and delivery.

- Support development of company policies, procedures, and guidance (may not apply to all job families).

- Perform post-test analysis and presenting results to project team.

- Ability to identify and solve problems.

- Ability to manage time & resources.

- Ability to delegate implementation plans to subordinate members of group.

- Contact with the customer/provide customer support.

- Good interpersonal skills.

- Effective communicator.

- Successful background and drug screening check.

**Preferred Requirements**

- Previous experience with UAS and UUV design and integration

- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate – Part 107

**Physical Demands Or Work Environment**

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.

- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

**About ZelTech**

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

**Our Mission**

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

**Our Workforce**

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professional, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

**Benefits**

- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

- 401k immediate vesting with company match

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- Health Savings Account with company contributions

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Bonuses for performance

- Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment

- Educational assistance and special training programs

- Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)

- Group life insurance (Company paid)

- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)

- Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave

- Health and fitness reimbursement

- Referral bonuses

- Employee discounts on various services and products

**Equal Opportunities**

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our ~50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

**Job Title: Test Technician**

**Job Code: 38153**

**Job Location ****: Cape Canaveral, Florida**

**Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of evry 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off**

**Job Description:**

**L3Harris **is seeking a ~~Test Technician ~~ at our Cape Canaveral, FL location.

This role will work among a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers to conduct tests, integration, final assembly and launch operation of complex systems.

Launch Operations are executed from U.S. military aircraft and installations and are typically performed outside of the continental U.S. (OCONUS).

At this location, Coleman Aerospace produces complex single, two, and three stage launch vehicles used to support missile defense testing.

**Essential Functions:**

- Under general supervision, the selected candidate will:

- Participate in booster build and integration, pre-launch parachute packing and rigging, pneumatic and hydraulic system setup, system level integration & testing, data review, troubleshooting and corrective action.

- Train in both company processes, launch vehicle systems and related test engineering tasks.

- Assist in aircraft integration and launch operations.

- Author and/or assist Test Engineers in the development of test plans and procedures.

- Launch support equipment maintenance and upkeep.

**Qualifications:**

- Active DoD 'Secret' Security Clearance with COMSEC.

- Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

- Must be able to obtain an FAA Class III (or higher) medical certificate. Must be able to meet USAF Aerospace Physiological standards, satisfactorily complete the associated training, and be willing to perform launch duties aboard USAF aircraft.

**Preferred Additional Skills:**

- Comfortable working within a team environment.

- Satisfactorily complete safety training for handling, testing, and installation of explosive devices. Environmental testing and/or instrumentation experience is a plus.

- Willing and able to travel inside and outside of the continental U.S.

- Have experience or possess a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

- Able to operate basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc.

- Capable of learning the operation and maintenance of specialized support and launch equipment used for system level operations and troubleshooting.

- Able to complete an ESD training class and practice prevention methods.

- Possess basic computer skills and familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Working knowledge of CREO a plus.

- Experience with solid propellant rocket motors is desirable. Excellent mechanical skills and experience reading and following complex technical drawings, procedures, and checklists is a must.

- Previous military or civilian experience as an FAA certified Airframe and Power Plant mechanic is highly desirable.

- Experience coordinating and participating in heavy lift operations and rigging involving bridge and mobile cranes.

- Experience packing parachutes and rigging heavy air drop loads is desired.

- Experience with airfield operations is a plus.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Test Technician

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. 

SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.

For more information, visit www.spacex.com.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

SpaceX

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

**SECURITY OFFICER 3**

Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company’s properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations.

**Responsibilities**

- Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties

- Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations

- Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers

- Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions

- Mentor other security members to identify and report suspicious behavior to the operations center

- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

- Execute security support as dictated by SpaceX security leadership

- Execute roving patrols of assigned locations

- Conduct and review risk assessments of critical SpaceX facilities

- Provide mobile security support as directed by the operations center

- Respond to emergency situations and provide on-scene leadership to others (fire/medical/suspicious person/etc.)

- Develop and refine emergency response protocols based on data and experience

- Plan and coordinate domestic flight hardware transportation operations

- Learn advanced skillsets (EMT/investigations/surveillance/VIP escort/security hardware)

- Function as liaison with law enforcement, community leaders and key stakeholders in space industry

**Basic Qualifications**

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate

- 8+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security realm

- 1+ year of executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience

**Preferred Skills And Experience**

- Bachelor’s or advanced degree

- Military deployment and/or counterinsurgency experience

- History of critical incident handling experience

- Combat Medic, EMT-B, or Paramedic related experience

- Advanced medical emergency training (TCCC/TECC/Combat Lifesaver)

- Documented small unit leadership experience

- Impeccable character/integrity

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)

- History of critical incident handling experience

- Experience instructing security tactics/operations/procedures

- Computer based proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

- Extensive team-oriented experience

- An intense interest in protecting the future of spaceflight

- Foreign language proficiency

**Additional Requirements **

- Ability to work the following shift:

- Night shift: (6PM - 6AM)

- Availability to work any schedule needed, to include: overtime, nights, weekends and rotating

- Position is subject to pre-employment enhanced screening, including a background check, psychological test, bi-annual physical fitness test, and a drug and alcohol test

- Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing

- Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods

- Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in support of SpaceX Security requirements should the

need arise

- Valid driver’s license

- Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license

- Eligible for a US Government security clearance

- Ability to effectively execute duties in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

**Itar Requirements**

- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

- 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.

- 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com~~. ~~

Security Officer 3 - Night Shift

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

**LAUNCH RELIABILITY ENGINEER (LAUNCH PADS & RECOVERY)**

The Launch Reliability organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to the reliability of flight and ground components and promotes efficient and reliable operational processes. Your breadth of exposure as a Launch Reliability Engineer will be immense as you collaborate with other core groups at SpaceX, guiding the hardware from design to production, operation, and maintenance. You use data to understand the factors that drive reliability, and support quality objectives in design and development teams to drive improvements in reliability in manufacturing, test and flight. You have the ability to dive deep into the details to identify, understand, and solve difficult technical problems and also utilize a system level approach to prioritize issues for the vehicle as a whole. You thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, and on the launch pads and recovery decks to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary. You will partner with Flight Reliability, Launch Engineering, and Launch Operations teams at SpaceX to ensure mission success as SpaceX marches towards crewed spaceflight and Mars colonization. You will also have the opportunity to work on diverse projects including our Falcon 9, Dragon and Starship programs.

**Responsibilities**

- Reliably launch astronauts and other payloads by ensuring the systems, processes, and infrastructure critical to launch operations and rocket recovery are efficiently designed, maintained, and executed

- Interact with the various disciplines responsible for the development and build of Starship and Falcon launch pad systems to ensure optimized process health

- Identify high-risk processes and problems during launch pad and recovery system refurbishment and integrated operations, and proactively implement improvements to these processes to ensure operational excellence

- Find smart solutions to the biggest problems by leading root cause and corrective action investigations

- Maintain a feedback loop to drive hardware inputs that enable a reliable and rapid launch cadence; using data to make the quality landscape transparent and drive prioritization of resolving high impact issues

- Participate in preliminary design review (PDR)/critical design review (CDR) and work with design reliability to ensure design for quality (DFQ), design for manufacturability (DFM), risk quantification/mitigation, and that appropriate test validation methods and inspection techniques, including nondestructive evaluation methods have been considered

- Be dedicated to adopting a Lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability

**Basic Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics

- 1+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or design engineering role

**Preferred Skills And Experience**

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (e.g. aerospace, mechanical, etc.)

- Experience supporting production of complex electro-mechanical, mechanical or composites systems in high volume work centers and/or during production ramp-up

- Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem solving approaches

**Additional Requirements**

- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

- Available to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when required by mission milestones

- Position may require standing, bending and working directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods of time

**Itar Requirements**

- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

- 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.

- 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com~~. ~~

Launch Reliability Engineer (Launch Pads & Recovery)

For more than 60 years, NASA has been breaking barriers to achieve the seemingly impossible—from walking on the Moon to pushing the boundaries of human spaceflight farther than ever before. We work in space and around the world in laboratories and wind tunnels, on airfields and in control rooms to explore some of life’s fundamental mysteries: What’s out there in space? How do we get there? And what can we learn that will make life better here on Earth?

We are passionate professionals united by a common purpose: to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. Today, we continue NASA’s legacy of excellence and innovation through an unprecedented array of missions. We are developing the most advanced rockets and spacecraft ever designed, studying the Earth for answers to critical challenges facing our planet, improving the air transportation experience, and so much more.   

Join us as we reach for new heights and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humanity.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

**Summary**

As the **Modeling and Analysis Technical SME **in the Master Planning and Integration Branch, supporting the Spaceport Development Division, you will support development of a centralized spaceport model, integrate technical requirements into planning, modeling, and analysis, while tracking impacts to spaceport infrastructure. You will evaluate operations impacts from increased launch activity and identify operational risks associated with future missions and help inform future spaceport investments.

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- Serves as Technical SME for the development and maintenance of an overall interactive, centralized, dynamic, and comprehensive spaceport model.

- Identifies assumptions, capabilities, and limitations of planning and analysis tools and methodologies such as 3-D modeling, discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulations, ArcGIS, and technical analysis of spaceport operations.

- Serves as a Technical SME, utilizes competencies with intelligent / adaptive systems, simulation systems, software engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematical reasoning, modeling and simulation, research, planning, and evaluating.

- Applies a variety of computational methodologies to address operations research problems and to lead development of resource allocation models, data profiling, trend analysis, simulation, capacity projections, and classification models.

- Performs system modeling of current and projected impacts on Center common use infrastructure capacity for areas such as power, wastewater, and propellants, as well as monitoring land use, transportation routes and natural resources.

- Develops simulations for operational interactions, interdependencies, impacts and potential mitigations with increasing launch cadence, payload processing flows, and overall spaceport operations.

- Serves as a SME for integration and incorporation of data from evolving requirements, interfacing with existing KSC engineering/operations models, identifying resources required and associated limitations.

- Initiates development of products ranging from those that detail strategic risk considerations to those that detail planning support for government and commercial partner development and operations.

**Requirements**

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Conditions of employment

- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

- This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**

- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

- Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

**Qualifications**

**In addition to the Basic Education Requirement **(in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

**To qualify for GS-14, ** you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

- Providing guidance and technical leadership for modeling and simulation of operations and associated system impacts, using a variety of complex tools and methodologies to perform analysis

- Leading the design and development of mathematical, statistical, econometric, and other scientific tools, methods and techniques to analyze problems of a highly significant nature which may be broadly stated or ill-defined.

- Conducting technical studies that require careful planning, efficient coordination of efforts and application of practical scientific judgement in support of ongoing projects, programs, or initiatives.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

**Basic Education Requirement:**

You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in operations research;

**OR**

At least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. Courses acceptable for qualifying for operations research positions may have been taken in departments other than Operations Research, e.g., Engineering (usually Industrial Engineering), Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Management Science.

U.S. 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/.

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.

Additional information

~~Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA ~~within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement~~. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.~~

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

-  Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.

-  Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position

-  Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents.'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal governmentwithin the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

~~**Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.** ~~**Probationary Period**

You ~~may ~~be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Operations Research Analyst (Direct Hire)

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, inclusion and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Amentum

**Amentum is seeking a Meteorological Data Specialist to support the Space Force Range contract.**

**Key Responsibilities**

- Perform manual surface weather observations in accordance with current Air Force Manual 15-111 standards and supplement the FMQ-19 automated surface observing system

- Operate upper air observing systems to measure upper air parameters of winds, temperature and relative humidity

- Perform quality control on all surface and upper-air data products prior to and after data transmission

- Assist in the performance of instrumentation system acceptance testing and in the development of maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions

- Provide technical direction to other technical personnel as needed

- Perform inventories and internal audits on Government Property under Meteorological Systems responsibility

- Support launch operations

- Assist in conducting Root Cause Analysis on systemic system/equipment problems

- Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support

- Perform other duties as assigned

**Minimum Requirements:**

- AS degree in meteorology/environmental sciences or equivalent weather forecasting experience

- One year of weather forecasting experience

- One year of manual surface weather observing experience

- Experience using basic surface observing instrumentation such as anemometers, thermometers, barometers, and Kestrels

- Good understanding of surface and upper air observing procedures

- Good understanding of the atmospheric principles that govern surface and upper-air observed phenomena

- Experience working on the Eastern/Western Range or military meteorological systems, preferred

- Familiarity with GPS-based upper-air equipment and associated data processing, preferred

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-stress environments

- Ability to work well with minimal supervision

- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment

- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

**Additional Eligibility Qualifications**

- Possess visual acuity correctable to 20/20

- Ability to visually observe clouds

- Ability to run short distances during balloon releases

- Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions

- The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

- Valid U.S. Driver’s License

**Compensation Details:**

$43.84

**Original Posting:**

05/20/2026 - 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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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 so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Meteorological Data Specialist

**Amentum is seeking a Meteorologist for Range Systems to support the Space Force Range contract.**

**Key Responsibilities**

- Perform surface observations, synoptic evaluations, and upper-air wind editing during launch operations

- Analyze and edit wind speed and directional data in support of mission activities to ensure the highest quality of data is sent to the launch customer

- Coordinate launch critical information to the launch customer

- Analyze current weather conditions and create short-term forecasts to utilize for editing the upper level wind data

- Support operational testing of meteorological instrumentation

- Control and develop procedures and instructions for the Cape Weather Station

- Inventory and purchase weather balloons, radiosondes and parachutes when required

- Perform inventories and internal audits on government property

- Perform internal quality audits

- Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations and launch support

- Perform other duties as assigned

**Minimum Requirements:**

- BS degree in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, or related discipline

- Two (2) years of weather forecasting experience in an operations environment

- Thorough knowledge of upper air wind characteristics

- MS Windows and MS Office experience

- Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience, preferred

- Experience working on the Eastern/Western Range or military meteorological systems, preferred

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in high-stress environments

- Ability to work well with minimal supervision

- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

**Additional Eligibility Qualifications**

- Local travel required between Weather sites on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

- Possess visual acuity correctable to 20/20

- Ability to visually observe clouds

- Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions

- The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship

- Valid U.S. Driver’s License

**Compensation Details:**

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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.

**Benefits Overview:**

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

- 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

~~Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.~~

**Original Posting:**

05/20/2026 - 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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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 so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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