Description

The Pressure Systems Engineer will support the space program supporting NASA at Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) located in New Orleans, LA.

The Pressure systems engineer will provide support to the Pressure Vessel / Systems (PVS) Manager oriented toward existing pressure vessels and in-service piping systems. They will perform engineering analyses as required and compile documentation and compose reports for certification of PVS at MAF.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Certification efforts involve performing walkdown inspections, data gathering, engineering analysis, documentation preparation, and data entry into applicable collection and storage locations.
• Coordinate inspection activities with NDE Inspectors as well as systems/vessel user/owners to obtain data and evaluate conditions of components, piping, tubing, and vessels.
• Certification efforts are performed in accordance with national consensus standards such as ASME Section VIII, B31.3, B31.3, NBIC as well as NASA standard NASA-STD-8719.17.
• Perform engineering analysis using RAGAGEP, (i.e., Fatigue, Cumulative Damage, and Remaining Life Assessments).
• 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 due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 1+ years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: Candidates with 5 + years of recent and related experience will be considered.
• General knowledge of pressure systems components (i.e., valves, regulators, gauges, relief valves), their functions, and the ability to identify them in person.
• Ability to prepare detailed documentation for delivery to the NASA customer using an agreed to format that satisfies the requirements of the applicable national consensus standards and NASA standards.

DESIRED:

• Experience using ASME and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) methods to determine whether pressure vessels or piping can remain in service with defects identified during non-destructive examination by others (i.e., fitness-for-service analysis). Experience performing pressure vessel fatigue analysis to determine vessel remaining fatigue life.
• Experience working with Non-Destructive Techniques such as UT, ET, PT, MT, RT, both understanding requirements and results.
• Familiarity with pressure vessel or component manufacturing processes.
• Experience performing analysis with NASGRO Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue software.
• The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of NASA and aerospace pressure vessel requirements.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite; 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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