Project/Test Engineer (BT-26113)

Bastion Technologies•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project/Test Engineer - Portable Life Support System will support the space program located in Houston, TX. This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information. 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. 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. Generally, an office environment, but can 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.

Requirements

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
Must have 1+ year(s) of recent and related work experience.
Requires space industry or DoD work experience.
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.

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. Should have detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component. Areas of knowledge on each component should include: detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose in the overall vent loop and PLSS design, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations. Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able 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, 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, and knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.
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.