Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer (BT-26065) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. – Houston, Texas

The Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) Engineer will support the space program located in Houston.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop new, higher capability TPS materials and coatings to advance future mission capabilities.
• Conduct laboratory and high-temperature testing of TPS materials in support of design, development, test and evaluation.
• Plan testing and analyze results from high enthalpy test facilities (arc jet, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch, etc.).
• Perform thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal protection systems using a suite of analytical tools in support of design, development, test and evaluation.
• Responsible for ensuring the function and safety of the TPS for NASA programs while supporting real-time mission operations and decision making on critical TPS issues.
• 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.
• Must have a bachelor's degree
• Your degree must be in the field of engineering.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience with programming.
• Experience working in laboratory environments.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, able to articulate conclusions and defend them when challenged.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of aerothermal environments, including high-temperature gas dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) interpretation/generation.
• Understanding of TPS physics under high enthalpy flow (ablation, multi-phase equilibria, radiative transport).
• Experience with thermal response codes such as CHAR, FIAT, or PATO.
• Experience with 3D Modeling software.
• Familiarity with ablators, reusable TPS, and hot structure materials.
• High enthalpy test experience in facilities such as arc jets or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torches.
• Experience managing complex spacecraft systems/projects.
• Ability to clearly communicate robust technical positions on TPS matters affecting human spaceflight.
• Willingness to serve as focal point for mission support and rapid decision-making in critical mission operational environments.

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.

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