Lunar Rover Thermal Engineer

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Lunar Rover Thermal Engineer in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will focus on developing integrated thermal models for lunar applications, lead thermal testing efforts, and establish best practices for rover development. This full-time position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience with thermal modeling for spacecraft. Benefits include flexible work schedules and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience in thermal modeling for spacecraft or rovers.
• Understanding of mission development phases.
• Professional experience with thermal modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze integrated thermal models.
• Evaluate passive thermal hardware solutions.
• Lead and support thermal testing efforts.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Technical writing

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lunar Rover Thermal Engineer

The Lunar Rover Thermal Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

We are seeking a skilled engineer to perform lunar surface thermal modeling and to develop best practices and guidelines for rover thermal development. This role includes integrated modeling, system reviews, hardware evaluation, and support leadership.

Responsibilities

• Distill best practices and draft guidelines for rover thermal development.
• Develop and analyze integrated thermal models for lunar surface applications.
• Participate in and support thermal model and document reviews.
• Evaluate passive thermal hardware solutions.
• Assist with requirement definition and verification to support development milestones.
• Conduct trade studies for thermal system approaches.
• Lead and support thermal testing efforts.
• Perform model correlation and validation using test data.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with cross-functional management and engineering teams.
• Serve as deputy PTCS sub-system manager for EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Understanding of mission development phases and milestone requirements.
• Professional experience with thermal modeling for spacecraft, landers, or rovers.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, able to articulate conclusions and defend them when challenged.

Desired

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• Proven track record in conducting trade studies, model reviews, and correlation activities.
• Hands-on familiarity with passive thermal hardware and associated selection criteria.

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.

EEO Statement

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.

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