Mechanical Design and Test Engineer

Mechanical Design and Test Engineer Bastion Technologies - 4.4 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel 3D CAD modeling Bachelor's degree in engineering Microsoft Teams Productivity software Structural analysis Full Job Description The Mechanical Design and Test Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058).

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.

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. This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War. Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering. Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience. Must have related hands on design experience. 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.

DESIRED:

Experience testing hardware. Experience using Creo CAD software. Extensive design experience. Experience with vacuum chambers, pumps, and systems. Experience with pressures systems. Knowledge of thermal analysis.

WORK LOCATION

This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required. Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

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

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. 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) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time). Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

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. #EntryLevel #LI-Onsite BT - 26096