Bastion Technologies, Inc.
Department: JETS II
Employment Type: Salary
The Pyrotechnic Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support requirements development, design reviews, test and verification plans and other technical reviews of NASA pyrotechnic systems.
- Manage a small team assembly line for manufacturing electro-explosive initiators and detonators for NASA.
- Perform oversight function and advise NASA employees and contractors responsible for development of pyro systems designs for NASA.
- Perform environmental testing such as shock, vibration, and thermal cycle.
- Test both flight and development hardware.
- Test and build pyrotechnic hardware.
- Test hardware that is hazardous under extreme conditions.
- Prepare Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Hazards Analyses.
- Establish test hardware installation steps and responsibilities from Test Requesters and drawings.
- Present Test Plan, Procedures, and Hazardous Analysis at Test Readiness Review (TRR).
- Develop test programs cost estimates and schedules in conjunction with Facility Engineer and Group Lead.
- Design and fabricate test hardware to STE/D and GSE standards to support test efforts.
- Use flight drawings to replicate flight-like interfaces.
- Create part drawings from CAD models for fabrication.
- Support problem resolution and provide recommendations for resolving technical issues.
- Maintained a safe and collaborative work environment with near miss reporting and process hazard assessments (PHA).
- Provide engineering support for in-house assembly of pyrotechnic and explosive devices
- Develop assembly, x-ray, inspection and test procedures to comply with the next level customer design specifications.
- Create 3D models and drawings for tooling and production hardware using Pro/E Wildfire 5.0.
- Experience with various pyro devices such as NSIs, Frangible Nuts, Frangible Joints, Riser Cutters, and Reefing Line Cutters.
- Procure, build, and perform acceptance testing on Orion Riser Cutters for Artemis 3+ (2019 - Present).
- Performed Qualification tests and phase 3 review for the Orion Riser Cutters for Artemis 1 and 2.
- Track and procure flight hardware piece parts for pyro builds (Frangible Nut and Riser Cutter).
- Create Statements of Work (SOW) for vendor contracts.
- Train new test directors on mechanical shock testing and random vibration.
- Assist in the development of new software for processing shock test data.
- 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 10+ years of recent and related work experience.
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering Processes.
- Experience writing TPS's, EO's, and DR's for running and documenting tests.
- Skilled in using principles and practices involved in the definition, design, development, integration, test, manufacturing, and operations of pyrotechnic systems including all elements within a pyrotechnic system. Elements include but are not limited to, initiators, detonators, safe and arm devices, explosive transfer lines, pyro valves, riser cutters, reefing line cutters, shaped charges, separation bolts, frangible joints, frangible nuts, through bulkhead initiators, cartridge assemblies, and mechanically actuated devices.
- Experienced with pyrotechnic flight hardware qualification, certification, and acceptance tests.
- Knowledge of oversight required for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware over the development life cycle.
- Experienced in definition of pyrotechnic system architecture, component/device design, structural interfaces, NASA safety standards, pyrotechnic standards, and operational requirements.
- Skilled in systems engineering and scientific principles and practices of pyrotechnic systems for spacecraft development and evaluation, including cost/risk trades, design optimization, problem resolution and hardware enhancements or improvements.
- Skilled in maintaining excellent communication, awareness of expectations, and relationships with direct supervisors, and Center, Agency and other high-level stakeholders.
- Experience in Fundamentals of Pyrotechnic Design.
- Experience in Manufacturing/Project Engineering.
- Experience in Program Management.
- Experience in Pro-Engineer/ Solidworks (3D Modeling).
- Skilled in FMEA Methodology.
- Skilled in Laser and Resistance Welding.
- Skilled in Matlab/ Minitab / Excel VBA Programming.
- Experience in New Product Development.
- Experience in Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Proficient in MS Office / Technical Writing.
DESIRED:
- Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes.
- INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification.
- 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 SharePoint sites.
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art requirements management and model-based systems engineering tools.
- Basic 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.
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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