Facility Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Facility Electrical Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058) .

We are seeking a motivated early‑career Electrical Engineer with a strong interest in power systems, controls, data

acquisition, and test facility engineering to join the Electrical, Data and Controls Section working with the System Test

Branch (EC4) within the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center. EC4 develops, operates,

and maintains ground test facilities that support crew systems, life support technologies, thermal control hardware,

spacecraft power systems, and flight‑relevant environmental testing.

You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing, integrating, and operating complex test systems that

simulate spacecraft and planetary environments. This role is suited for candidates enthusiastic about hands‑on

engineering, control system integration, laboratory testing, and supporting technology development for human

spaceflight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and troubleshoot electrical and control systems for ground test facilities, including power distribution, instrumentation, safety interlocks, and data acquisition systems.
• Develop PLC- and HMI-based control architectures for automated test operations, vacuum systems, fluid loops, thermal systems, environmental chambers, or life‑support test rigs.
• Produce engineering documentation including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and test procedures in compliance with NASA and JSC safety standards.
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware for facility monitoring and test-article evaluation.
• Support end‑to‑end system checkout, functional testing, verification/validation, and facility readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot facility components such as pumps, valves, relays, pressure/temperature instrumentation, and power electronics elements.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, power, and test engineering teams to support human spaceflight
• development projects.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard analysis, work planning, and configuration management.
• Operate test facilities during engineering evaluations, technology development campaigns, and mission-support
• 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 due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree .
• Your degree must be in the field of electrical engineering, or closely related degree.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of recent and related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Electrical wiring schematics and control panel design.
  • Test facility or laboratory environment work.

DESIRED:

• Design, programming and implementation of PLC control systems (e.g. Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with HMI design and operator interface development.
• Development of safety interlocks and automated controls for vacuum systems, fluid systems, or environmental test facilities.
• Experience with data acquisition tools (LabVIEW, Python, fiber-optic sensors, flow/pressure measurement).
• Background supporting aerospace, research laboratories, or environmental simulation facilities.
• Experience designing and validating electrical systems for high-reliability or hazardous test environments.
• Familiarity with power electronics, power distribution, or spacecraft‑relevant electrical systems.
• Proficiency in test procedure writing, testing documentation, and formal system checkout.

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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