Spacecraft Environmental Requirements Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform thermal and structural analyses of electronic hardware designs.
• Support program/project design reviews.
• Determine component temperatures for a variety of environments and assess random vibration fatigue life.
• Review technical analyses submitted to JPL programs/projects.
• Support environmental test programs including EMC/EMI, vibrations, shock analysis and other appropriate tests on hardware.
• Interact extensively with project personnel and test engineers.
• Define and document the project environmental verification program consistent with the Mission Assurance Plan.
• Prepare and manage risks inherent in the accomplishment of the environmental verification program.
• Maintain and track status using an online Mission Assurance database.
• Interact extensively with project personnel.

Requirements

• This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated).
• Requires 15+ years of experience in structural, thermal or dynamic environmental requirements, analysis and testing.
• Requires wide range of experience and advanced knowledge in mission environmental requirements or environmental requirements verification compliance.
• Knowledge of EMC/EMI environments including magnetics, internal and external spacecraft charging is required.
• Complete knowledge of industry practices and standards across a range of applications related to environments requirements definition, testing standards and testing effectiveness.
• Experience working with highly complex environmental assurance programs and some capability in thermal and structural design and analysis software such as Thermal Synthesizer System (TSS), ANSYS, COSMOS, Thermal Analyzer System (TAS), and Solid Works or equivalent.
• Ability to work system tasks and communicate with multiple interfaces is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience, including technical writing and reports.

Desired

• Experience reviewing technical reports and analyses, including project requirements and specifications documentation.
• Background in environmental requirements engineering and testing.
• Demonstrated capability in writing clear and detailed reports, discrepancy documentation, and nonconformance records.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, including supporting peers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a positive work environment.

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.

Bastion Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Retail 401k
• Vacation, sick pay, holidays
• Flexible work schedules (when available)
• 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.

Salary Range

$135,000 - $160,000 salary dependent on education and experience.