Senior Structures and Mechanisms Engineer Gateway

Job description

The Senior Structures and Mechanisms Engineer Gateway will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide subsystem management and integration oversight in support of the Level 2 Gateway Structures and Mechanisms System Team.
• Provide understanding of integrated Gateway architecture and operations as it pertains to Structures and Mechanisms interaction.
• Provide system requirements development and interpretation, including deviations and alternate standards, as it pertains to the NASA Technical Authority Design and Construction Standards and Subsystem Specifications for structures and mechanical systems.
• Provide support to Program milestone and Safety reviews.
• Provide review of design and verification documentation related to Gateway Structural and Mechanisms systems and hardware.
• Evaluate designs and perform technical and safety assessments.
  
  Identify areas needing independent verification and validation.
• Review and participate in test and verification of Gateway hardware.
• Provide technical support to Program Office, Boards and Panel meetings.
• Integrate with other technical disciplines to solve technical issues.
• Travel as needed to other NASA centers and commercial partner facilities, international and domestic, in support of duties.
• 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.
• Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.
  
  License and certification may be required.
  
  
• Strong structural or mechanical system design experience including familiarization with design and analysis tools and testing methods.
  
  - Experience with NASA structural, mechanical, and safety standards and their application.

DESIRED:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience with hardware and operations in direct engineering experience on manned space vehicles.
• A working knowledge and experience with Orion, Commercial Crew, Shuttle, and/or International Space Station design and verification documentation and requirements.
• Systems Engineering experience/background or a desire to learn systems engineering.

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