Lead Propulsion Engineer

The Gateway Propulsion Sub-System Lead will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the Propulsion Sub-System Lead for the Habitat and Logistics Outpost (HALO) and/or Propulsion & Power Element (PPE) in the NASA Lunar Gateway.
• Lead Partner working group meetings, involving planning agenda topics related to current, and forward risks, issues, and challenges.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the PPE/HALO spacecraft and its operational constraints to inform and assist the System Manager and Refueling Lead in detailed con-ops development.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Certification of Flight Readiness (CoFR) process and be able to aid the System Manager in the development and gathering of Objective Evidence to build solid flight rationale.
• Communicate mission baseline, mission risk, and issues to mission management teams, across a variety of NASA and commercial partnership leadership.
• Travel to commercial partners facilities, for insight/oversight of critical operations and other mission essential technical meetings.
• Lead presentations/discussions with various other sub-systems and working groups related to PPE chemical propulsion refueling needs and designs.
• Develop console tools and train under the System Manager to become Mission Support Personnel in the Mission Evaluation Room (MER) during operations.
• 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.
• This position requires space industry or DoD work experience.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering .
• Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Spacecraft propulsion experience with a focus on fluid and mechanical aspects.
• Experience in design, assembly, testing, certification, and operation of space propulsion systems and components.
• Experience coordinating space propulsion system requirements verification and validation between multiple organizations.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field, such as mechanical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, material selection, testing, and office software.
• Confident in knowledge and experience, and able to discuss propulsion topics with subject matter experts.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.
• Ability to prepare written documents and to verbally present at various high-level meetings.

DESIRED:

• Familiar with JSC organizations, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
• Experience with requirements management, verification and validation definition and execution, design trades, risk analysis, and system analysis of space hardware.
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines.
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and share point sites as well as typical systems engineering software products.
• Experience in technical or team leadership roles.

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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