Engineering Technical Authority - Akima, LLC

The Engineering Technical Authority is responsible for the technical direction and execution of all aspects of engineering on the Combined Operations, Services, Maintenance & Infrastructure Contract (COSMIC) supporting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facilities and tenants at John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) and Marshall Space Flight Center’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF).

• Serves as the lead interface to the SSC Chief Engineer, the technical leader for the program engineering team, and the technical advisor to the General Manager.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on engineering matters, providing guidance and support to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Ensures AKS is adhering to sound engineering processes and is compliant with company policy, procedures, and quality standards and Agency standards.
• Collaborates with internal teams, subcontractors, and NASA stakeholders to align engineering efforts with the mission objectives and priorities of the organization.
• Identifies and raises issues to the appropriate AKS manager or Center engineering management and is a key resource in resolving these issues.
• Maintains cognizance over technical activities within program teams and ensures horizontal integration of the best engineering practices across the company.
• Maintains close customer cooperation to ensure that requirements meet customer expectations.
• Leads / oversees technical work products developed by the larger engineering team, supporting design reviews as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility engineering, operations, or related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated previous systems engineering leadership experience is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of driving innovation and implementing successful change management initiatives within complex operational environments.
• Strong technical expertise in facility operations, maintenance, and infrastructure management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration across diverse groups.
• Experience working with government contracts and familiarity with NASA facilities and operations is highly desirable.