Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration

The Section Manager, Mechanical Design for Space Exploration Applications will support deep space exploration on the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report directly to the Design and Analysis Group Manager. The position is responsible for the direct management of approximately 40 people involved in various aspects of Mechanical System Development across and in support of several NASA Engineering Divisions.
• Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints and ensure products yield the expected outcome and established quality levels.
• Conduct meetings, perform routine mechanical design reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, deliverable adherence, oversight, mentorship and guidance to individual mechanical design task leads.
• Work with mechanical design task leads to track and maintain efficient task performance.
• Maintain an agile list of lessons learned to regularly inform section members.
• Conduct failure investigations on mechanical systems as preferred.
• Maintain active related risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all associated mechanical tasks.
• Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and attain necessary personnel.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple JETS organizations which could include source limitations, technical challenges, process breakdowns, etc.
• Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by section.
• Understand and be capable of generating comprehensive design concepts based on a given set of requirements.
• Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks.
• 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 mechanical or aerospace engineering; or closely related degree.
• Must have 10+ years of related experience.
• Must have 5+ years' experience with NASA/JSC Mechanical flight intravehicular and extravehicular hardware development processes.
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards.
• Experience with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices Standards.
• Experience with tolerance stackup analysis.
• Familiarity with mechanisms design.
• Familiarity with electronics packaging and cabling.
• Previous project management experience required.
• Must be able to perform management duties associated with approximately 40 people.
• Familiarity with NASA Work Instruction EA-023, JSC Policy Directive 7120 (Class 1E), along with flight hardware certification and other flight hardware processes.

DESIRED:

• Partially remote; 1-2 week visit at JSC required.
• Prior experience using solid modeling CAD software including PTC CREO or Pro Engineering.
• Familiarization with JSC Engineering Drawing System Manual (JPR 8500).
• Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices (SKZ36103755).
• Familiarity with mechanical design for EMI/EMC and electrical bonding methods.
• Familiarity with mechanical design for fluid and pressure systems.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs.
• Prior experience with CREO simulation tools.
• Understanding of surface finishes and material selection.
• Exposure to Pro/CABLING.
• Prior experience designing.

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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