Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer (BT-26065)

Bastion Technologies • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer will support the space program located in Houston.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop new, higher capability TPS materials and coatings to advance future mission capabilities.
Conduct laboratory and high-temperature testing of TPS materials in support of design, development, test and evaluation.
Plan testing and analyze results from high enthalpy test facilities (arc jet, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch, etc.).
Perform thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal protection systems using a suite of analytical tools in support of design, development, test and evaluation.
Responsible for ensuring the function and safety of the TPS for NASA programs while supporting real-time mission operations and decision making on critical TPS issues.
Other duties as assigned.

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.
• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Your degree must be in the field of engineering.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience with programming.
• Experience working in laboratory environments.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, able to articulate conclusions and defend them when challenged.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of aerothermal environments, including high-temperature gas dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) interpretation/generation.
• Understanding of TPS physics under high enthalpy flow (ablation, multi-phase equilibria, radiative transport).
• Experience with thermal response codes such as CHAR, FIAT, or PATO.
• Experience with 3D Modeling software.
• Familiarity with ablators, reusable TPS, and hot structure materials.
• High enthalpy test experience in facilities such as arc jets or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torches.
• Experience managing complex spacecraft systems/projects.
• Ability to clearly communicate robust technical positions on TPS matters affecting human spaceflight.
• Willingness to serve as focal point for mission support and rapid decision-making in critical mission operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop new, higher capability TPS materials and coatings to advance future mission capabilities.
• Conduct laboratory and high-temperature testing of TPS materials in support of design, development, test and evaluation.
• Plan testing and analyze results from high enthalpy test facilities (arc jet, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch, etc.).
• Perform thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal protection systems using a suite of analytical tools in support of design, development, test and evaluation.
• Responsible for ensuring the function and safety of the TPS for NASA programs while supporting real-time mission operations and decision making on critical TPS issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level