Production Support Lead Engineer (PSLE) / Production Support Liaison Engineer - NSS

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!

This position serves as the primary operational and technical liaison between Michoud AssemblyFacility (MAF), NASA stakeholders, tenant production activities, and NCAM operations. The roleintegrates facility operations, engineering, and advanced manufacturing systems to ensure missionsuccess, operational continuity, and efficient execution across IDIQ environments.

• Serve as the single point of contact between tenants, NASA PSSMs, NCAM, and facilityoperations
• Coordinate cross-functional resources including engineering, maintenance, logistics, quality,construction, and manufacturing
• Provide oversight and coordination of NCAM activities, ensuring alignment with facilitycapabilities and tenant needs
• Ensure funding validation and cost alignment prior to execution of work scope
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, metrics, and performance tracking systems
• Support IDIQ task order development, execution, and performance tracking
• Respond to facility outages, emergent conditions, and operational disruptions
• Identify efficiency improvements, innovation opportunities, and cost reduction strategies

• →Provide direct coordination and oversight of NCAM operations and integration within MAF
• →Maintain working knowledge of advanced manufacturing systems including friction stir welding(FSW), multi-axis CNC machining, and large-scale fabrication systems
• →Interface with OEMs and technical teams supporting weld tools, machining centers, and automated systems
• →Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization of manufacturing systems
• →Ensure proper utilization and scheduling of shared manufacturing assets
• →Support validation, testing, and operational readiness of weld and machining systems
• →Promote continuous improvement and innovation within advanced manufacturing environments

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in operations, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Experience with advanced manufacturing systems, machining, or welding operations preferred
• Experience supporting government or NASA environments preferred Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for NASA badging
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing systems and industrial operations
• Ability to interface with engineering, operations, and OEM technical teams
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment preferred
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred

• Ability to work in both office and industrial environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE when required

Chugach Government Solutions 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. 

Chugach 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.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.