Part-Time Parts Engineer, SME (BT-25130) - Military veterans preferred

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Department: JPL MASS - California
Employment Type: 150,000.00-225,000.00 per year

The Part-Time Parts Engineer, SME will support the Jet Propulsion Laboratory contract in La Canada, CA. The Parts Engineer will be responsible or reviewing all electrical, electronic, and electromechanical parts (EEE) parts for reliability related performance, and advises the projects on magnetic part selection, conducts scientific experiments or theoretical analysis to determine the physical behavior of parts in a space-like radiation environment, oversees part procurement to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and maintains part inventories

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support implementation of the EEE Parts program for flight projects.
• Advise projects on the EEE parts selection that maximizes reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints.
• Support magnetic part procurement to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and maintain parts.
• Apply advanced understanding of magnetic parts and project risk to define part quality requirements at onset of project.
• Report on screening and/or failure test results and advice on senior management and project.
• Advise project management on highly complex magnetic part selections that maximize reliability while considering schedule and cost constraints.
• Serve as an essential team member within the group, ensuring part reviews, screening, testing, and procurement meet project schedule and budget.
• Report status for all elements of the EEE parts program to project management at monthly and project reviews.
• Utilize the part acquisition and Review System (PARS) to manage the parts.
• Serve as an essential team member within the Group, ensuring part reviews, screening, testing, and procurement meet project schedule and budget.
• 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 due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science/engineering, applied mathematics or related technical discipline.
• Must have 20+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Extensive understanding and experience in the selection, procurement, manufacture, use and testing/screening of high reliability EEE parts for space-flight applications.
• Ability to multi-task with an established track record of meeting milestone schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of Military, NASA, and JEDEC specifications and requirements related to magnetic parts.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, design engineers, line management, and project.
• Contract Technical Management experience.
• Hybrid source inspection capabilities.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is a remote position, but some travel may be required.

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.

SALARY RANGE:

$150,000 to $225,000 salary will depend on education and experience.

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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