Orbital Debris Engineer

The Orbital Debris Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate spacecraft and rocket body Orbital Debris Assessment Reports (ODARs) and end-of-mission plans (EOMPs).
• Develop, document, integrate, maintain and operate computer models such as the Object Reentry Survival Analysis Tool (ORSAT).
• Evaluate the survivability of spacecraft and rocket body components during atmospheric reentry using ORSAT and other computer models.
• Maintain databases of yearly space launches and spacecraft and rocket body components.
• Participate in experiments to improve models of the space debris environment and atmospheric reentry.
• Work closely with JETS Orbital Debris Research & Science Operations (ODRSO) colleagues and NASA Orbital Debris Program Office (ODPO) customers.
• Support and participate in technical interchange meetings.
• Present work products to customers and counterparts (written & verbal).
• 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 a Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain one; must be a US citizen.
• This position requires space industry or DoD work experience.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of
• Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Experience with structural and thermal modeling.
• Experience with a high-level computer language.

DESIRED:

• Experience with spacecraft and/or rocket body hardware design and implementation.
• Experience with C/C++, FORTRAN
  77/95, and Python.
• Experience with applications, e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB.
• Experience with material science.
• Experience with laboratory testing.
• Experience with high-speed aerodynamics and aerothermodynamics.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstration of strong communication skills.
• Demonstration of creativity, conception, vision, and personal initiative.

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.

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…