Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer (BT-26174)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule with every other Friday

Onsite location in Houston

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. seeks a Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer to support NASA space program activities in Houston, Texas.

The role focuses on designing and analyzing cryogenic systems, coordinating with vendors, and guiding fabrication and testing to ensure safe, reliable operation. The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of cryogenic/mechanical design experience, with knowledge of piping, welding, materials, and relevant codes.

Qualifications

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Must have 2+ years of recent progressively responsible mechanical design work experience.
• Experience with mechanical stress analysis of pressure components, mechanical equipment design, and hands on system development.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, piping, and pipe fitting practices.
• Ability to positively interact with and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design and analysis for cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems, and associated mechanical systems.
• Develop procurement and fabrication documentation, including Statements of Work, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors and fabricators, participate in design reviews, and witness key testing activities.
• Support facility operations for 20 K helium systems, 80 K liquid nitrogen storage, and distribution systems.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and technical oversight during equipment assembly, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare and participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, operational procedures, and engineering review boards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams and present design and technical findings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cryogenic piping design

Stress analysis

Vendor coordination

Piping and welding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Job description

The Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058). We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform engineering design and analysis for cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems, and associated mechanical systems.
• Develop procurement and fabrication documentation, including Statements of Work, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with vendors and fabricators, participate in design reviews, and witness key testing activities.
• Support facility operations for 20 K helium systems, 80 K liquid nitrogen storage, and distribution systems.
• Provide troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and technical oversight during equipment assembly, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare and participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, operational procedures, and engineering review boards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams and present design and technical findings.
• 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.
• This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of mechanical engineering.
• Must have 2+ years of recent progressively responsible mechanical design work experience.
• Experience with mechanical stress analysis of pressure components, mechanical equipment design, and hands on system development.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, piping, and pipe fitting practices.
• Ability to positively interact with and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals.

DESIRED:

• Cryogenic piping system design, fluid flow and heat transfer analysis, and cryogenic materials knowledge.
• Experience with cold boxes, phase separators, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, valves, and other cryogenic plant equipment.
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC VIII, ASME B31.3, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and analysis tools (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, ANSYS).
• Knowledge of high vacuum systems and helium mass spec leak detection.
• Experience with design and sizing of plant components, such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, piping, valves, relief devices.
• Proficient with 3D modeling using Creo, Solid Works and/or AutoCAD Inventor.
• Familiarity with national building codes, NFPA and OSHA requirements.

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.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• 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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