Flight Pressure Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Flight Pressure Systems Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate pressure system and pressure vessel designs against design requirements and reports assessments to JSC Flight pressure systems and ISS Structures and Mechanisms.
• Review pressure systems related hazards (i.e., system leakage, system rupture, explosion, and fire) and controls designed to prevent such hazards.
• Provide weekly status of top pressure system risk items and certification risk items to pressure system working group.
• Consult with project teams and the flight pressure systems to identify, resolve, and mitigate issues via the design changes, waivers and/or NCRs.
• Provide detailed engineering analysis and technical consultation for development, design, testing, and evaluation of spacecraft pressure vessels and pressurized systems supporting flight Programs, projects, and ground systems.
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and resolution of technical issues to JSC projects and programs relating to pressure vessels and pressurized systems.
• Evaluate the structural integrity and operational capability of spacecraft pressure vessels, including composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV), and pressurized systems.
• Responsible for fracture control requirements definition and implementation for spacecraft pressure vessels and pressurized systems.
• Serve as a JSC consultant for flight pressure systems test in ground systems at JSC.
• Consult with Materials & Processes on durability, fatigue, fracture and failure analysis of pressure vessels and pressurized systems.
• Compile comments and represents JSC pressure systems engineering at safety reviews and system engineering reviews.
• 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.
• Ability to critically assess manufacturing/material processes and designs, and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in spacecraft pressure vessel development, qualification, and certification Experience in pressure vessel development, qualification, and certification.
• Knowledge of industry standards including ANSI/AIAA S-080, Space Systems: Metallic Pressure Vessels, ANSI/AIAA S-081: Space Systems Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels, ASME 31.1/31.3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section VIII, and DOT 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and ISO certified pressure vessels.
• Experience in the evaluation of fracture critical material usage and development including material selection, hardware selection, material and hardware testing, and material and hardware qualification for manned spacecraft usage.
• Experience in durability, fatigue, fracture and failure analysis of pressure vessels and pressurized systems including composite overwrapped pressure vessels.
• Experience in hardware failure analysis to include metallurgical, analytical, and non-destructive testing and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques.

DESIRED:

• BS degree, MS degree, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of two (2) years of direct pressure vessel/systems experience.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position will require 25% 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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