The Project Manager, Battery Test will support the JETS II contract in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is for a Project and Test Engineer with some Project Management tasking with the EP5 Power Systems Branch Battery Team.


• Evaluates candidate battery cells and battery pack designs for use in the space environment.


• The EP5 Battery Team is responsible for crafting Battery Safety requirements and evaluation methods, as well as coordinating with NASA programs and industry partners to provide guidance and assistance upon request.


• This position will entail a suite of tasks including test development and planning, test hardware design, modeling and procurement, cell screening, Class I hardware upgrades, test unit build up, customer hardware delivery, battery physical and electrical assessment, and more.


• 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 aerospace, chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering.


• Must have 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.


• Familiarity with Battery and testing fixture design and operation.


• Familiarity with Li-Ion battery cells, battery packs, their testing modes, and their failure methods.


• Proactively and unsolicited, be able to present innovative ideas for efficiency, cost savings, safety and other beneficial ideas to the customer.


• Proficient in generating clear and concise project schedules and cost estimates including the development of execution plan.


• Capable of identifying and communicating risks on cost, schedule, technical content.


• Ability to influentially lead team with 'One NASA' approach.


• Have experience following Work Instructions/Procedures to conduct a specific task/test.


• The candidate must possess, or be able to obtain within a reasonable time, a passport for internation travel.


• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED:

• Driven work ethic and proactively complete moderate tasks with minimal oversight.


• Creo experience.


• Work history of attending and presenting test findings at a conference.


• Experience with JSCs Hardware Quality Classifications (Class I / Class III).


• Experience writing Task Performance Sheets (TPS).


• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers to understand and deliver on customer needs.

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 the time).


• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the 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.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

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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