Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Design and Test Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBastion Technologies is a company focused on providing exceptional career opportunities and a supportive work environment. They are seeking a Mechanical Design and Test Engineer to support the space program, specifically working on the International Space Station and space exploration activities. The role involves designing, developing, and testing technical products and systems while maintaining high technical excellence throughout all tasks.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support Johnson Space Center's activities on the International Space Station and space exploration
Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from the customer and develop design solutions
Design, develop, test, handle implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems
Design unique tests fixtures and methods for various test programs
Develop required system documentation such as procedures and hazard analyses
Maintain the high level of technical excellence for all tasks to ensure the highest quality of technical products including test setups, test operations, development setups, development operations, documentation generation, execution and close out
Perform engineering design evaluations
Perform extensive testing on space hardware
Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
Produce engineering drawings conforming to applicable standards
Perform dimensional fit analysis including thermal effects
Perform functional analyses, when applicable, and sizing structural analyses
Prepare and present designs at various design reviews using MS Word and PowerPoint
Produce other required design documentation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
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 a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering
Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience
This position requires space industry or DoD work experience
Must have hands-on design work experience
Must have the ability to produce drawings, perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis, including thermal effects and to support design with standard hand calculations for fit, function, and structural strength
Must have experience using solid modeling CAD software (Creo preferred)
Must have working knowledge of machine shop processes and familiarization with the structural and thermal analysis process in development of hardware
Must be able to support shift work during extended test operations
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
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience testing hardware
Experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, and systems
Experience with pressures systems
Knowledge of thermal analysis
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jayant Ramakrishnan
Chief Operating Officer
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