What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Bastion Technologies, Inc.?
The Chief Engineer for Gateway Lab Operations GRAIL will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Chief Engineer will be the expert supporting the GRAIL (Gateway Ready Avionics Integration Lab), a critical testing facility of the Gateway Program which will return to the Moon.
- Chief expertise on facility and emulator design fidelity.
- Chief expertise on development and integration of high-fidelity avionic hardware and software integration of the lab.
- Support engineering flight project schedule, procurement documentation, budget and system requirements documents.
- Review integrated analysis of the GRAIL system, hardware and software in relation to other Gateway Systems and the operational environment.
- Participate and contribute to system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews.
- Review system level architecture trade studies and analyses that will influence the overall facility design and performance to inform decision making.
- Work with team members and leads to identify risks, develop risk statements, and plan risk responses with mitigation strategies.
- Work and present lab fidelity to customers and boards/panels.
- 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 or equivalent certification in a related area.
- Must have 10 years of recent and related experience.
- On location position - situational telework only.
- Past experience in development and integration of a high-fidelity integration lab.
- Understanding of electrical, mechanical and power systems.
- Able to organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.
DESIRED:
- BS degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school.
- Past experience with NASA.
- Past experience with Avionics is a plus.
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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