Electrical/Mechanical/Systems/Facilities Engineer

Electrical/Mechanical/Systems/Facilities Engineer

Location: Vandenberg SFB, CA

Security Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Hours/Shifts: Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift starting mid-late September 2026.

1st shift: 7 AM - 3 PM

2nd shift: 3 PM - 11 PM

3rd shift: 11 PM - 7 AM

Engineering/Facilities Technician Formal Job Description

Seeking an experienced Technician for Spaceport Systems International (SSI) programs at Vandenberg SFB, CA. SSI supports multiple Government and Commercial Payload Processing and launch vehicle integration activities in a secure environment. The Engineering/Facilities Technician performs preventative maintenance, assists with cleanroom cleaning, and repairs/installs for critical facility systems including: facility control systems, power generation, fire detection, UPS, HVAC, and other electrical and mechanical systems.

This position is required to:

• Perform preventive maintenance and monthly safety inspections of assigned buildings, equipment, and systems
• Troubleshoot equipment utilizing mechanical drawings and electronic schematics
• Assist with contamination control and cleanroom cleaning
• Collect and provide analysis of technical data
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements
• Provide customer interface for technical issues during payload processing
• Perform detailed and accurate record keeping
• Handle materials, including operating a fork truck, and participate in critical spare part control
• Promote effective work practices, work as a team member, and show respect for co-workers
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests
• Support the overall goal of maintaining a neat, clean, and comfortable work environment
• Work under limited supervision
• May be a resource to other employees in areas of expertise.
• Assignments are moderately difficult requiring some judgment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Functions

Perform repairs, preventative and emergency maintenance for all facilities equipment including various electrical and mechanical systems

Complete documentation including logbooks, work orders, and purchase requisitions

Accomplish preventive and corrective maintenance on facilities support systems

Develop processes and system procedures to ensure 24/7 operation with minimal down time

Perform cleanroom cleaning in accordance with a contamination control plan

Occasionally participate in on-call rotation and work extended hours, if required

Make recommendations for operational improvement for facility systems

Follow Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Execute testing of critical facility systems.

Setup and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of critical facility systems under simulated operating conditions, record result and provide data/quality records at project reviews.

Perform operations and maintenance tasks that encompass the maintenance, repair, and operation of the critical facilities systems utilized during spacecraft processing.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance

High School diploma and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.

Communicate both orally and written in a clear and concise manner

Read, understand, and work from Standard Operating Procedures, electrical drawings, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Able to supervise contractors and vendors performing work in the facility as needed

Capable of walking and moving around job site

Preferred Additional Skills

6+ years of experience

In depth knowledge of OSHA regulations

Experience working around space vehicle flight hardware

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently within a cross-functional team

Ability to multi-task and manage/accommodate multiple projects simultaneously

Operations, maintenance, repair, installation and testing of the following systems:

• Pneumatic/Compressed Air Systems
• HVAC/Clean Room Systems
• Sewage and Water systems
• Electrical Systems
• Digital Control Systems
• Chilled water systems
• Air handlers
• Pneumatic actuators
• Desiccant dryers
• Diesel generators
• Un-Interruptible power supplies
• Reciprocating & centrifugal compressors
• Moisture & particulate filtration
• Maintenance Management and Scheduling
• Overhead cranes
• Power Control Centers, Motor Control Centers, or Electrical Switchgear
• Inventory & spares
• Clean Room Operations and Protocols
• Crane Operations and Protocols and sustainment
• Developing Purchase Requisition