Avionics Engineer

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Onsite in Houston

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Avionics Engineer to support NASA spaceflight programs. The role covers system architecture, design, integration, verification, and certification across avionics disciplines.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet mission requirements and ensure compliant certifications. The position is onsite in Houston with a 9/80 schedule and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related avionics engineering experience.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, verification, and validation of spacecraft avionics systems.
• Define, evaluate, and mature avionics architectures to meet requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource in C&D, RF, EMI/EMC, and radiation mitigation disciplines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external partners to support objectives.
• Review test reports and assist in anomaly investigations and resolutions.
• Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and issues.

Skills

System architecture

Design & verification

Technical collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Avionics Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

Our long-standing partnership with NASA has created an opportunity for a highly skilled Avionics Engineer to support multiple spaceflight and aerospace programs. The selected candidate will provide technical expertise across the full avionics lifecycle, including system architecture, design, integration, verification, and certification activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the design, development, testing, verification, and validation of spacecraft avionics systems.
• Define, evaluate, and mature avionics architectures to meet program and mission requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource in one or more of the following avionics disciplines:
  • Command and Data Handling (C&D)
  • RF Communications
  • Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
  • Radiation Effects and Mitigation
  • Electrical Parts and Component Engineering
  • Wireless Communications
  • Circuit Analysis and Design
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to support program objectives.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding requirements verification, test results, hazard assessments, and certification activities.
• Identify and recommend improvements to system architectures, hardware designs, requirements, test plans, procedures, and processes when deficiencies or risks are identified.
• Review qualification and certification test reports and support the investigation and resolution of avionics-related anomalies.
• Monitor project progress and communicate technical status, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in technical discussions with other NASA centers, federal agencies, and commercial partners as required.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through technical excellence, responsiveness, and collaboration.
• 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.
• Experience is highly desired in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a team environment.

DESIRED:

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• The ability to coordinate support from a wide range of technical disciplines.
• Familiarity with the Engineering Life Cycle process.
• Experience with NASA flight certification process.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED

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

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• 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 be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

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, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. 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. 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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