Project​/Test Engineer; BT

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Department: JETS II

Employment Type: Full Time

Project/Test Engineer – Portable Life Support System

Our space program located in Houston, TX seeks a qualified engineer to support the Portable Life Support System (PLSS).

• Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.
• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems; design equipment, assemble test configurations, and complete testing of PLSS hardware.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration.
• Review engineering drawings, requirements, and system specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with NASA standards.
• Contribute to documentation, including test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures and TPS creation and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• Must have 1+ year(s) of recent and related work experience.
• Requires space industry or DoD work experience.

• Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes; familiarity with xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component and the impact of design alterations.
• Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops, including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, and issues with extended quiescent stowage; understanding of design trades and testing of xEMU thermal loop hardware.
• Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each.

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING

REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).
• All Bastion employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally an office environment, but may involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS: Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for full‑time employees including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), and many other options. Professional training and development are also supported.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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