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Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL (BT-25064)

Bastion Technologies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Apr 2025

About the role

The Test Operations Project Engineer for Gateway GRAIL will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX. The Test Operations Project Engineer will be essential to the success of the Gateway Ready Avionics Integration Lab (GRAIL) which will certify the avionics for all modules of the Gateway Program which will return to the moon.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • This position will include possibly rotating to support Second Shift Hours (3 pm-11 pm) during testing operations.
  • Support project group with design of new and existing avionic testing hardware.
  • Coordinate with MCC Scheduling, GRAIL Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Safety Quality and Assurance (QA/QE), and other groups as required to plan and execute testing activities.
  • Support Test Readiness Reviews (URR/TRR).
  • Ensure QA/QE support is scheduled to support testing.
  • Perform pre-task briefs.
  • Execute GRAIL validation testing, acting as Test Operations Engineer.
  • Retain test result documentation and ensure archiving of as run test procedures.
  • Contribute to Post Test Reports (PTR).
  • Works with test community to develop the top-level test procedures in DOORS Next Generation which will be transformed to GRAIL test checkout procedures.
  • Perform ground testing and flight operations testing for hardware with end item documentation of the GRAIL.
  • Use Linux based workstations and scripts for switch layout of the lab.
  • Support integration testing for verification and validation activities of hardware.
  • Should understand and support project testing schedule and produce required documentation.
  • Should review and track engineering deliverables for project status reporting.
  • Should understand CAD drawings and large-scale system configurations.
  • Work with procurement documentation and work with vendors for hardware specification and delivery.
  • 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, engineering Technology or IT.
  • Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience.
  • Understanding of electrical, mechanical and power systems.
  • Understanding lab operations and documentation.
  • This position will include possibly rotating to support Second Shift Hours (3 pm-11 pm) during testing operations.

DESIRED:

  • Knowledge of Avionic Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork is a plus.
  • Past experience with NASA avionics is a plus.

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 organiz

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