The Structural Mechanics Test & Verification Engineer will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop plans for and execute structural testing (static and dynamic) for government furnished hardware that will be manifested onto the human-rated lunar lander spacecraft.
• Review qualification and acceptance test plans, test reports, and any other associated hardware performance verification data sets for human-rated lunar lander spacecraft.
• Review and participate in test and verification of human-rated lunar lander spacecraft structural hardware.
• Assess and quantify technical, safety, and schedule risk associated with commercial and government structural hardware design, verification of structural hardware performance, and certification approach for flight hardware.
• Must be willing to occasionally travel to commercial lander providers and other NASA centers.
• 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.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Must have 3+ years of experience designing, analyzing, or building structural or mechanical systems (internship, competitive school projects, and research-based experience qualify).
• Must have 1+ years of professional experience with structural or mechanical hardware assembly, integration, and testing.

DESIRED:

• Preferred degree in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering.
• 5+ years of professional experience in any, or in support of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, aviation.
• Master's degree or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or structural engineering.
• Familiarity with relevant NASA, DoD, ASME, and AIAA design & construction standards.
• Familiarity with relevant industry testing standards (e.g. SMC-S-016).
• 3+ years of professional experience with structural hardware assembly, integration, and testing.
• Experience with structural testing process and documentation (pre-test, testing, and post-test), such as test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews, and generating test reports.

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 time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of 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.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

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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