Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with expertise in pressure vessels for human-occupied vehicles and subsea habitats. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, testing, and lifecycle support of man-rated subsea pressure hulls and related systems.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and structural analysis of man-rated pressure vessels and subsea structures, including hulls, hatches, seals, and penetrators
Perform pressure containment and structural integrity assessments in accordance with ASME, DNV, and other applicable classification standards for human-occupied systems
Develop detailed design documentation, manufacturing specifications, and test procedures for subsea habitats and submersibles
Provide engineering support for fabrication, welding, non-destructive examination (NDE), assembly, and integration of pressure systems
Conduct risk assessments, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA/FMECA), to ensure safety and reliability for occupants
Collaborate with classification societies, regulatory agencies, and client representatives to ensure compliance with man-rated subsea system requirements
Support prototype and qualification testing, including hydrostatic, hyperbaric, and full-scale load tests
Participate in troubleshooting, inspections, and root cause analysis of subsea pressure vessel issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information
Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or related discipline
Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience, ideally within the Oil & Gas industry and/or Offshore Renewables (Comparable experience in other complex engineering environments will also be considered)
In lieu of degree: Candidates with a 7+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered
Demonstrable ability to work within time/budget constraints
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
Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) credential
Master's degree in a related field
In-depth knowledge of ASME Section VIII, DNV-RU-UWT, and other relevant subsea and pressure vessel codes
Experience with classification society approval processes (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register) for manned subsea systems
Knowledge of deepwater and ultra-deepwater operational challenges
Familiarity with digital twin technologies or structural health monitoring for subsea assets
Experience contributing to multidisciplinary subsea projects, including life support, control systems, or integration with topside infrastructure
Hands-on experience with finite element analysis tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent) for structural and pressure assessments
Experience with hydrostatic, hyperbaric, and man-rated testing protocols
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Retirement 401k
Vacation
Sick pay
Holidays
Flexible work schedules (when available)
Professional training and development
Company
Bastion Technologies, Inc.
A multi-disciplined engineering and technical services company headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-05-01
2024-04-07
2023-04-27
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