Bastion Technologies, Inc.

Overview

The Spacesuit Technologist will support the space program located in Houston, Texas, assisting with the assembly, inspection, and testing of NASA prototype spacesuits. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical aptitude and practical trade skills in a dynamic lab and test environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with and be trained by senior spacesuit team members in the inspection, assembly, and testing of prototype spacesuits.
• Perform inspection and assembly of multiple suit configurations for pressurized human in the loop testing.
• Support tests at multiple NASA facilities, such as 1-G, robotic weight support, reduced gravity and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
• Prepare and complete procedures and work instructions for spacesuit maintenance, repairs, testing, and fabrication.
• Become a trained operator of test equipment and ground support equipment for spacesuit testing.
• Build and modify mockups and prototype hardware for testing and evaluation.
• Establish and maintain personal training and certifications.
• Follow and implement safety policies, rules, and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as required, with availability for occasional non-business hours work.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.
• Experience in the space industry or Department of Defense/Department of War is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent and related work experience is required.
• Hands-on mechanical and fabrication experience is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to lift and handle equipment up to 50 lbs is required.
• Ability to pass a Class III AF Physical is required.
• Comfortable working in workshops, labs, and test environments.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• 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.
• All employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance.
• All employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in periodic random screenings.