Hypergolic Propulsion Engineer - Space Systems (BT-25082)

The Hypergolic Propulsion Engineer - Space Systems will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports NASA JSC EP4 Propulsion Systems Branch.
• Knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of hypergolic propulsion and fluid systems.
• Knowledge in component and system certification and the impacts of component design and operating environment on certification.
• Provides support to national and international customers for US and International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers.
• Writes technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks which are made available to other technical groups and agencies.
• Resolves unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues related to Hypergolic Propulsion Subsystems.
• Provides support for flight Anomaly Resolution reviews and In-Flight Investigation reviews, capable of solving propulsion questions with low levels of information.
• 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.
• Must have space industry or DoD work experience.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Must have 2+ years of experience in the field of hypergolic propulsion and related areas.
• Must have 5+ years of spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on mechanical aspects.
• Experience in design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space hypergolic propulsion systems and components.
• Experience coordinating space propulsion systems requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss hypergolic propulsion topics with subject matter experts.

DESIRED:

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Familiarity with the NASA JSC Engineering Life Cycle process.

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).
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