The
Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer will support the space program located in
Houston, Texas (77058). As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Perform engineering design and analysis for cryogenic components, vacuum jacketed and warm piping systems, and associated mechanical systems.
- Develop procurement and fabrication documentation, including Statements of Work, specifications, and engineering drawings.
- Coordinate with vendors and fabricators, participate in design reviews, and witness key testing activities.
- Support facility operations for 20 K helium systems, 80 K liquid nitrogen storage, and distribution systems.
- Provide troubleshooting, maintenance guidance, and technical oversight during equipment assembly, installation, and commissioning.
- Prepare and participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, operational procedures, and engineering review boards.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams and present design and technical findings.
- 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.
- This position requires experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War.
- Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of mechanical engineering.
- Must have 2+ years of recent progressively responsible mechanical design work experience.
- Experience with mechanical stress analysis of pressure components, mechanical equipment design, and hands on system development.
- Knowledge of machining, welding, piping, and pipe fitting practices.
- Ability to positively interact with and support contractors, vendors, and procurement professionals.
DESIRED:- Cryogenic piping system design, fluid flow and heat transfer analysis, and cryogenic materials knowledge.
- Experience with cold boxes, phase separators, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, valves, and other cryogenic plant equipment.
- Familiarity with ASME BPVC VIII, ASME B31.3, NFPA, and OSHA requirements.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD and analysis tools (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, ANSYS).
- Knowledge of high vacuum systems and helium mass spec leak detection.
- Experience with design and sizing of plant components, such as heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, piping, valves, relief devices.
- Proficient with 3D modeling using Creo, Solid Works and/or AutoCAD Inventor.
- Familiarity with national building codes, NFPA and OSHA requirements.
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.
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.
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