Portable Life Support System Project Engineer (BT-26132)

Bastion Technologies•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portable Life Support System Project Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX. This role involves performing project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification. The engineer will work in a team environment to analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions, and collaborate with PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope. Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, implementing, and analyzing technical products and systems, as well as designing equipment, assembling test configurations, and completing testing of PLSS hardware. The role also involves assisting with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during testing and integration, reviewing engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance with NASA standards, and contributing to documentation such as test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, and procedures.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience.
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
All of Bastion's 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.
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

Nice To Haves

Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes.
Detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component, including detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations.
Understanding of previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing.
Ability to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
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.
Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs.
Detailed knowledge of hardware design.
Knowledge of xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution.
Knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing.
Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.

Responsibilities

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, design and 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.