Facility Electrical Engineer (BT-26073)

bastiontechnologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work schedules

401(k) retirement plan

Professional training and development

Job summary

bastiontechnologies is looking for a Facility Electrical Engineer to support the NASA space program in Houston, Texas. This role involves designing and troubleshooting control systems for ground test facilities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience, focusing on power systems and automated test setups. Competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible schedules are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in design, programming, and implementation of PLC control systems.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical wiring schematics and control panel design.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for test facilities.
• Develop control architectures for automated test operations.
• Produce engineering documentation in compliance with NASA safety standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Troubleshooting electrical systems

PLC control systems

Data acquisition systems

Control panel design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Facility Electrical Engineer

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

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with a strong interest in power systems, controls, data acquisition, and test facility engineering to join the Electrical, Data and Controls Section working with the System Test Branch (EC4) within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center. EC4 develops, operates, and maintains ground test facilities that support crew systems, life support technologies, thermal control hardware, spacecraft power systems, and flight‑relevant environmental testing.

You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, integrating, and operating complex test systems that simulate spacecraft and planetary environments. This role is suited for candidates enthusiastic about hands‑on engineering, control system integration, laboratory testing, and supporting technology development for human spaceflight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for ground test facilities, including power distribution, instrumentation, safety interlocks, and data acquisition systems.
• Develop PLC‑and HMI‑based control architectures for automated test operations, vacuum systems, fluid loops, thermal systems, environmental chambers, or life‑support test rigs.
• Produce engineering documentation including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and test procedures in compliance with NASA and JSC safety standards.
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware for facility monitoring and test‑article evaluation.
• Support end‑to‑end system checkout, functional testing, verification/validation, and facility readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot facility components such as pumps, valves, relays, pressure/temperature instrumentation, and power electronics elements.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, power, and test engineering teams to support human spaceflight development projects.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, work planning, and configuration management.
• Operate test facilities during engineering evaluations, technology development campaigns, and mission‑support activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Your degree must be in the field of electrical engineering, or closely related degree.
• Must have a minimum of 1+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Design, programming and implementation of PLC control systems (e.g. Allen‑Bradley).
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Electrical wiring schematics and control panel design.
  • Test facility or laboratory environment work.

DESIRED

• Experience with HMI design and operator interface development.
• Development of safety interlocks and automated controls for vacuum systems, fluid systems, or environmental test facilities.
• Experience with data acquisition tools (LabVIEW, Python, fiber‑optic sensors, flow/pressure measurement).
• Background supporting aerospace, research laboratories, or environmental simulation facilities.
• Experience designing and validating electrical systems for high‑reliability or hazardous test environments.
• Familiarity with power electronics, power distribution, or spacecraft‑relevant electrical systems.
• Proficiency in test procedure writing, testing documentation, and formal system checkout.

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 401(k), vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.