Spaceflight Vehicle Propulsion Engineer

The Spaceflight Vehicle Propulsion Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serve as a Propulsion Engineer, providing support for the overall technical development, certification, and verification of the integrated propulsion systems of multiple ISS visiting vehicles, including USDV and new commercial resupply services.
• Work with a team of engineers who work within the NASA project office, US Prime Contractors, and International Partners, to assess the design and safe operation of propulsion systems for manned vehicles.
• Ensure the technical certification of multiple propulsion systems. This entails working with a team whose overall responsibility is to articulate, define, and perform integrated technical analysis, perform rigorous oversight of propulsion components within the system, and review component test and verification plans.
• Actively support the creation, review, and closure of hazard reports, integrated hazard analysis, component variances, and waiver rationale.
• This role also entails the creation of program risk packages, the formulation of risk mitigation proposals, and if necessary, the formation and elevation of dissenting opinion packages in support of the program chief engineer.
• In addition to the technical responsibilities, a critical component of this position is to foresee, strategize, and petition for the staffing and budget needs of the team. This includes collaborating with the ISS Program Office and the division budget office to develop and implement cost phasing plans for the team to subsequently execute over the course of each fiscal year.
• Position is responsible for the risk mitigation tasks and strategic project management by identifying potential areas of risk mitigation for the visiting vehicles propulsion system and then formulating the details of, advocating for, and ultimately executing these risk mitigation efforts.
• 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.

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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 :

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.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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