Spaceflight Propulsion Engineer I (Houston)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement

Vacation

Sick pay

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Spaceflight Propulsion Engineer at an early-career level to support the space program locally.

You will apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, and structures to propulsion and spacecraft pressure systems, working onsite. You will design and analyze propulsion-system components, develop data-analysis tools in Python or MATLAB, review drawings, coordinate with teams, and travel as needed to suppliers, test, or launch

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience preferred.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required due to security considerations.
• Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical systems and engineering materials.
• Ability to interpret drawings, requirements, test procedures, and engineering data.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis, programming, or data-processing tools.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and hands-on environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, structures, and machine-design principles to propulsion and spacecraft pressure systems.
• Support design and analysis of propulsion-system components and assemblies.
• Perform or review fluid-flow, pressure-system, thermodynamic, and thermal analyses.
• Develop models, calculations, and data-analysis tools using Python, MATLAB, or similar software.
• Develop or review engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software.
• Support system architecture studies and technical trade assessments.
• Assist with materials selection, fabrication methods, and assembly processes.
• Participate in propulsion-hardware assembly and integration in lab or cleanroom environments.
• Support test planning, execution, and data analysis; assist with acceptance and qualification testing.
• Review test data, reports, drawings, requirements, and verification documents.
• Help investigate hardware anomalies and nonconformances.
• Prepare action items, variances, hazard reports, and change documentation.
• Assess design changes on propulsion systems and spacecraft.
• Ensure compliance with pressure-system safety and contamination-control requirements.
• Assist with propulsion-system integration into spacecraft or test vehicles.
• Participate in mission simulations and flight operations as assigned.
• Coordinate work with engineers, technicians, analysts, suppliers, and contractors.
• Prepare clear technical status updates and recommendations.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Materials

Structures

Machine design

Python

MATLAB

Engineering analysis

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Spaceflight Propulsion Engineer at an early-career level to support the space program locally.

You will apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, and structures to propulsion and spacecraft pressure systems, working onsite. You will design and analyze propulsion-system components, develop data-analysis tools in Python or MATLAB, review drawings, coordinate with teams, and travel as needed to suppliers, test, or launch