Mechanical Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k retirement

Paid vacation

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the space program. You will analyze customer requirements and develop design solutions for thermal vacuum testing environments.

The role requires a bachelor's in engineering, at least 2 years of related experience, and ability to work in a team, lead designers, and coordinate with NASA partners. Onsite 9/80 schedule with potential travel; background checks and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems as part of a team.
• Coordinate in a team environment to meet milestone design reviews.
• Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
• Develop design from OPS concept or established requirements in fast-paced env.
• Interpret and modify P&ID drawings.
• Experienced with CAD tools: AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo.
• Familiar with RAM principles and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space testing.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and standards.
• Troubleshoot facility systems and instruct technicians on repairs.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems for design reviews.
• Prepare and present designs at design reviews.
• Prepare WADs for installation of hardware into test chambers.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates.
• Coordinate procurement, inspection, fabrication and installation in facility and test chambers.
• Lead Mechanical Engineers, stress engineers and drawing checkers.
• Oversee technicians during installation or fabrication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Test & evaluation

AutoCAD

Inventor/Creo

MS Project

MS Office

RAM concepts

P&ID interpretation

Leadership

Thermal vacuum testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Creo

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Mechanical Project Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.
• Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems.
• Perform engineering designs and evaluations for thermal vacuum space simulation testing.
• Produce engineering drawings conforming to JPR 8500 and other applicable standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility systems and or components and instruct technicians on repair solutions.
• Collaborate with NASA Pressure Systems to complete Pressure Systems Design Reviews.
• Prepare and present designs at various engineering design reviews.
• Prepare work authorizing documents (WADs) required to support the installation of hardware into human in the loop vacuum/thermal vacuum chambers.
• Apply engineering principles and techniques to create solutions to equipment, building, and infrastructure challenges.
• Prepare engineering specifications, statements of work, and estimates for a wide range of facility related projects.
• Prepare, submit & track all phases of procurement, inspection, fabrication & installation into the facility and test chambers.
• Coordinate and lead Mechanical Engineering designers, stress engineers and drawing checkers to complete detailed fabrication drawings.
• Express good leadership qualities, be highly motivated, well organized, and capable of working within a closely-knit team.
• Ability to oversee and direct technicians while performing installation or fabrication of engineering products.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

• 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 a minimum of 2 years of recent and related work experience.
• Ability to visualize and work with complex mechanical systems and work with others in problem solving as part of a team.
• Ability to coordinate in a team environment to meet project milestone design reviews and integration.
• Maintain configuration control for all phases of project.
• Ability to develop a design based on Concept of Operations or established requirements in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to interpret and modify Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID).
• Experienced in the following: MS Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or Creo or other similar CAD Software packages.
• Familiar with reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) principles.
• Familiarization with Liquid Nitrogen, Helium, and Oxygen Systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
• Ability to respond well to the demands of working in a Thermal Vacuum Testing environment.
• Shift work may be required to cover Test Operations.
• Ability to communicate, build relationships, be proactive, and work with a team.
• Presentation skills are required.

DESIRED

• Familiarization with Johnson Space Center (JSC) organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and report the status (MS Project/Smartsheet).
• 5 years of direct work with ASME B31.3 Process piping and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels is desired.
• Experience with NASA's Engineering Drawing System Manual, JPR 8500.4 is a plus.

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.

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