Propulsion Engineer Rocket Components

Job description

The Propulsion Engineer - Rocket Components will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reports to NASA JSC EP4 Branch.
• Extensive 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 Gateway and International Space, visiting vehicles, and Commercial Crew customers.
• Extensive knowledge in the design and development of major elements of ground test and space flight systems required to demonstrate the utilization of propulsion and fluid systems.
• Writes technical and progress reports covering assigned tasks which are made available to other technical groups and agencies.
• Understands Fluid Systems.
• Resolves unique or novel problems, conditions, and issues as related to Propulsion Subsystems.
• Provide support for flight Anomaly Resolution review and In-Flight Investigation review, 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 recent and related work experience.
  
  
• Self-starting individual that does not require frequent significant direction/instruction.
  
  
• Individual is expected to be an integral part of the NASA propulsion team, able to provide independent technical review assessments.
  
  
  • Assists Boeing team lead with day-to-day team activities such as mtg coverage and technical reviews.
    
    
  • (Propulsion Team Tracker) Review, track and present weekly status on all Prop-related pending document reviews and Actions (Flight Specific):
  • Includes: Acceptance Data Packages (ADPs), Qual Reports, ECB CRs, PMRBs, VCN, Variances, PAAs, Boeing NCRs, Hazard Reports/STRBs, Software Changes, and all Action Items needed to certify CST-100 for flight.
    
    Coordinate/track NASA Prop team reviews of all required assigned documents and actions.
    
    
  • Coordinate with NASA Test & Verification lead on all required NASA prop team document reviews and actions, e.g., via JIRA system.
    
    
• Prop Team POC for all CST-100 Propulsion PAAs and PAA Forum.
  
  This includes any changes/creation/modifications of PAAs.
• Serve as POC for software-related propulsion changes:
  • Maintain a current listing of all propulsion-related software changes.
  • Evaluate or delegate evaluation of the changes, prior to each flight.
• Maintain close coordination with NASA Software team and track all assigned actions, e.g., JIRA system.
  
  
  • Serve as NASA Prop team POC for propulsion Hazard Reports reviews and STRB support.
• As part of CFT COFR, all Propulsion Hazard Report Controls and Verifications are independently evaluated to ensure all closure artifacts, including software and firmware, met the intent of the requirements.
  • OMAC ATP hotfire video reviews for characterization of emissions (i.e. id any out of family)
• Support mission Prop Console operations, both Simulations and Flight support
  • Generate/Maintain Console Smart Book
  • Flt data review (JMEWs)

DESIRED:

• Propulsion experience (preferred) or fluid systems experience.
• Flight program experience.
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule for the following on-going projects: SM2 Prop Harvesting at WSTF, Include status by component, location, future plans, ATP Hot Fire at WSTF, Include status by thruster S/N, location, future plans, OMAC Filter Testing @ MSFC, RCS Thruster dQual and additional testing driven In-Flight Anomalies.
• Flight data review via MATLAB scripts (requires MATLAB coding capability).
• CAD software modeling capability, e.g., Creo.
• Analytical modeling capability/experience (EASY5, SINDA/FLUENT, ANSYS/FEA).

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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Required Skill Profession

Engineers