Electronics Design Engineer (BT-26085)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to support space exploration hardware. You will lead electronics projects, design analog/digital/PCB layouts, and develop LabVIEW test systems for verification in a NASA‑space context.

This onsite role requires 10+ years of related experience, a engineering degree, and U.S. citizenship/permanent residency. Expect collaboration with mechanical and software teams and adherence to strict space program standards.

Qualifications

• Requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to sensitive information.
• Space/DoD experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Experience leading a team of electronics design engineers.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer and SVNs version control.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts from concept through deployment on space hardware.
• Develop and test analog, digital, and power PCBs.
• Create LabVIEW test systems and code for verification.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers on NASA-related hardware.
• Ensure compliance with NASA/DoD standards and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and review design documentation.

Skills

Circuit design

FPGA design

LabVIEW development

Embedded systems

C/C++

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

National Instruments LabVIEW

SVN

Job description

The Electronics Design Engineer - Space Exploration Electronic Systems will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of group of over 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.
• Work directly with or as a team lead and associated electrical engineers on a given project.
• Support new designs from conception, analysis, and manufacturing, through to operational test and deployment.
• Provide design support and guidance in various aspects of electronics system development.
• Be familiar with NASA specifications for electronics component development.
• Develop component test stand architectures for various components.
• Design and generate electrical components and lab instrumentation test system designs.
• Develop and or modify LabVIEW code for various test systems.
• Develop detailed test verification procedures.
• Work with electrical and mechanical technicians to build and test designed systems.
• Develop and test various breakout boxes and digital/analog sensor emulation systems.
• Perform electrical evaluation/selection of instrumentation (pressure transducers, flow meters, pumps, fans, RTDs, Thermocouples, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair existing test systems.
• Conduct analog and digital printed circuit board design for various application needs.
• Develop test software modules to perform specific tests.
• Work with eCAD designers to develop printed circuit board designs.
• Work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures.
• 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 engineering.
• Must have 10+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Prior experience leading team of electronics design engineers.
• Experience in requirements definition and architecture development.
• Prior experience with circuit design of analog PCB, digital PCB, and power PCB, including fabrication and assembly.
• Prior experience with electrical schematic entry and printed circuit board layout tools such as Altium Designer, and version control software like Subversion (SVN).
• Prior experience in cable design and fabrication for space applications.
• Prior experience with JSC standards and processes.
• Prior experience with data acquisition systems (especially National Instruments) and LabVIEW code development
• Prior experience with FPGA circuitry design and coding in associated VHDL development environments (Xilinx FPGA using VIVADO tool) for space applications.
• Experience in microcontroller circuit design and development of embedded systems, including hands‑on design, build, and testing, as well as proficiency with embedded software development environments.
• Prior experience with requirements verification.

DESIRED:

• Prior experience programming in C/C++ and Python.
• Prior experience with circuit simulation tools such as Pspice, OrCAD, Multisim etc.
• Experience with test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi‑meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers.
• Familiarity with data interface protocols and associated hardware such as Ethernet, RS232, RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI etc.
• Prior experience in design and test of analog instrumentation systems.
• Prior experience with design and testing of analog instrumentation systems, stepper and brushless DC-DC control circuits, and of power supply and conditioning systems.
• Experience in the design, development, and validation of NASA space‑flight hardware.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers designing and building world‑class, NASA space‑flight hardware.

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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