Test Engineer (BT-25147) presso Bastion Technologies

The Test Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead development and perform testing of new and existing dust mitigation test campaigns within EX2 in support of multiple Artemis programs.
• Train supporting group members on handling the hardware and instrumentation for the test campaign while maintaining a safety-oriented mindset.
• Lead procurement efforts of testing hardware and materials to conduct the test campaign.
• Coordinate with testing facilities and equipment owners to schedule testing needs and develop test procedures.
• Develop essential documentation for the test campaigns, including: test plans, hazard analyses, test procedures, Test Readiness Review documentation, and any additional operations-related products.
• Collaborate needs from PIs (Principal Investigators) to ensure stakeholder expectations are met and test plans/procedures are up to date.
• Coordinate updates to NASA-STD-1008, the NASA Dust Testing Standard, and lead discussions to incorporate state-of-the-art input from Agency dust subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Perform analysis on test campaign results and collaborate with EX2 Dust subject matter experts for stakeholder input.
• Present findings of test campaigns in various forums (Dust Mitigation Stakeholders WG, Program Meetings, etc.) to inform community members.
• Publish findings in a relevant aerospace journal or NASA-TM.
• Train supporting group members and interns on test planning and execution best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

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.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM related field.
• Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Environmental test experience on human spaceflight systems.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of systems engineering.
• Performed intermediate systems engineering tasking.
• Must have experience with CAD (CREO, Solidworks, AutoCAD).
• General knowledge across multiple disciplines of science and engineering.

DESIRED:

• Experience working with particle environments and wearing PPE.
• Intermediate experience using Labview.
• Intermediate experience using Microscopy.
• Experience performing image analysis.
• Experience testing in Vacuum chambers.
• Understanding of circuits and circuit design.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

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

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• 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 have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• 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).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION 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, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

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.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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