Lighting Systems Lead

The Lighting Systems Lead will support the space program located in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Lighting System Lead will be supporting the Computer Human Interface for the Lighting System.
• Lead SE&I efforts for the various support any Artemis human spaceflight programs Lighting system, ensuring alignment with architecture, design, and mission requirements.
• Support Engineering flight project schedules, procurement documentation, budgets and system requirements documentation.
• Develop and maintain requirements and verification data packages across the full system lifecycle.
• Coordinate and conduct integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities.
• Align system requirements with hardware specifications and verification strategies.
• Facilitate the integration of the various support any Artemis human spaceflight programs Lighting system within the greater vehicle architecture through communication with other SMEs and system managers.
• Provide user-centered feedback during design phases to optimize human-system interaction.
• Interface with sub-system vendors to clearly express NASA expectations and evaluate design solutions.
• Support ground and flight operations testing, including test plan development, oversight, evaluation, and documentation of end items.
• Review verification and validation reports to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Participate in major program reviews: SRR, PDR, CDR, and others.
• Perform and evaluate architecture trade studies and system-level analyses to inform system design.
• Identify and manage risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop plans and procedures in support of flight crew and ground operators during all mission phases.
• Provide engineering insight and operational awareness to Mission Control during all mission phases.
• Present technical and schedule updates to internal and external customers.
• Collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
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.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
• Must have 2+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Knowledge of Lighting systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of SE&I processes, methodologies, tools and technologies including model based systems engineering.
• Knowledge of test principles, tools, and processes needed to develop test requirements.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection.
• Able to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and schedules with limited supervision.

DESIRED:

• 5-10 years' of relevant experience in engineering or systems engineering.
• Knowledge of Flight Hardware and/or Flight Processes/Paperwork.
• Experience with NASA processes.

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 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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