Systems Manager - Imagery and Lighting BT25101

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

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Systems Manager - Imagery and Lighting to support their JETS II contract in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will oversee engineering tasks related to the Lunar Terrain Vehicle interface, while meeting strict project and safety standards. This is a dynamic role requiring effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration with various teams, ensuring compliance with space mission requirements.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Vacation and sick pay

Flexible work schedules

Professional training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent work experience in engineering or systems engineering.
• Space industry or DoD work experience required.
• Knowledge of SE&I processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering flight project schedule, procurement documentation, and system requirements.
• Conduct product life cycle reviews and coordinate verification activities.
• Work with team members to identify risks and develop risk responses.

Skills

Knowledge of Imagery and Lighting systems

Test principles and processes

Systems engineering functions

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Systems Manager - Imagery and Lighting will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Systems Manager (SM) will be supporting the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) Computer Human Interface for Imagery and Lighting System.
• Support engineering flight project schedule, procurement documentation, budget and system requirements documents.
• Develop and support sub-project requirement and verification data packages to support architecture requirements, design, verification/validation, operations, and sustaining engineering.
• Conduct product life cycle reviews, coordinate integration, verification and validation activities.
• Work with requirements to align with hardware specifications while understanding the verifications.
• Perform system engineering functions of projects and provide user input feedback during the design process.
• Work with ground testing and flight operations testing of hardware with end item documentation.
• Review verification and validation reports to verify compliance with requirements.
• Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews.
• Perform and review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall electrical design and performance.
• Participate in test, verification, and operation of the as-built hardware.
• Working with team members and leads to identify risks, developing risk statements, and planning risk responses.
• Work and present schedule and progress to customers.
• 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.
• Must have space industry or DoD work experience.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Must have 5+ years of recent work experience in engineering or systems engineering. License and certification may be required.
• Knowledge of Imagery and Lighting systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of SE&I processes, methodologies, tools and technologies including model-based systems engineering.
• Knowledge of test principles, tools, and processes needed to develop test requirements.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork
• Experience with NASA processes

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• 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 have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• 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).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

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, and flexible work schedules (when available). 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. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. 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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