Mechanical Engineering - Contractor

Job Description The Cryogenics Mechanical Engineer will support the space program located in Houston, Texas (77058) . We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
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.
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 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.​
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.
Proficiency with 3D CAD and analysis tools (Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, ANSYS).
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.
some travel may be required.
Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.
Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
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.
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.
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.