Thermal Analysis Engineer

Thermal Analysis Engineer Location Houston, TX (Clear Lake area) :

The Thermal Analysis Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and guide analysis efforts to:
  • Simulate and evaluate performance of passive thermal control systems for future NASA vehicles and habitats including the Orion spacecraft and vehicles capable of lunar or Mars missions.
  • Develop thermal models of space hardware or test equipment using Thermal Desktop analysis software and first principal models with standard desktop software.
  • Correlate thermal models to flight and test results.
• Assisting in day-to-day activities including internal NASA JSC task and work package planning, technical evaluations, hardware development and verification, reviewing and providing input related to products and documentation to partners and programs.
• Work to provide solutions to problems that arise during hardware development and on-orbit operation phases. Assisting in the identification of anomalies and providing engineering recommendations, as required, for resolution of associated issues.
• Participation in various aspects of integration of the Orion vehicle systems and vehicles Orion docks with, including technical reviews, operation plans, review of contractor provided data to close technical requirements, including waivers and exceptions.
• Provide passive thermal control guidance supporting a broad range of inter-disciplinary - development, design, test, and verification activities, including Program boards, panels, working groups, problem resolution teams, and other technical forums to ensure hardware performance meets all specified requirements.
• Support testing and inspection activities at vehicle build sites:
  • Inspection activities require experience with PTCS related hardware installations as well as proactive work ethic to work with floor technicians to identify hardware issues which are identified, and which are not yet identified or missed.
  • Proactively work with people across various LM and NASA sites and orgs to resolve test, hardware install and integration issues while briefing Orion senior management on impact to schedule or changes in flight response.
• 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 2+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Proficient with Thermal Desktop/SINDA/AutoCAD.
• Experience with programming in FORTRAN.
• Experience working with complex, vehicle level models with multiple system interactions.
• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to use data to draw conclusions and - support the conclusions when challenged.
• Excellent presentation skills.

DESIRED:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
• 5+ years of engineering analysis experience related to passive thermal control systems.
• Experience with developing and reviewing thermal simulation models of spacecraft hardware and systems at varying levels of fidelity ranging from detailed, first-principal - models to more descriptive lumped-parameter models.
• Experience with thermal requirements definition and validation of space flight hardware.
• Knowledge of programming in one or more of the following: Python or MATLAB

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.

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