Battery Safety Engineer (Bt-24046)

The Battery Safety Engineer will support the MSFC Safety & Mission Assurance Contract in Huntsville AL. The engineer will support a variety of programs including the Artemis missions and science and technology payloads in battery safety and compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review battery usage in space vehicles and scientific payloads to ensure compliance to NASA and Space Systems Command standards.

• Assess design and integration of batteries against safety requirements for the specific launch vehicles including new technologies.

• Perform and support risk assessments and hazard analysis for battery-related safety analysis.

• Assess battery vendors for quality processes and equipment performance against requirements.

• Lead investigations into battery safety incidents, including root cause analysis, and develop reports with recommendations for preventing future occurrences.

• Develop, maintain, and update safety documentation, including safety analysis reports, safety procedures, and battery management system (BMS) specifications.

• 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 in the field of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related field.

• Must have 5+ YEARS of recent and related work experience.

• In lieu of degree; candidates with 9+ years of recent and related experience will be considered.

• Understanding of JSC 20793 for Design & Construction and AFSPCMAN91-710V3 for Range Safety.

• Direct experience with battery material design and development including process tracking and performance/safety characterization with emphasis on lithium ion and lithium polymer battery cells.

• Familiarity with test equipment, procedures, standards and certified agency requirements applicable to rechargeable lithium battery products.

• Experience working with external vendors and contractors to develop and qualify battery designs for space applications.

• Ability to perform complex safety analyses, including failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and fault tree analysis (FTA), specific to battery systems.

DESIRED:

• Familiarity with current innovative production processes applicable to lithium rechargeable cells including unique space challenges.

• Experience with applying quality tools to the production of lithium batteries including statistical analysis of performance results, process capabilities and design of experiments.

• Understanding of other battery technology and related safety concerns for space flight.

• Experience with ISO/AS9100 and NASA Safety Standard NASA-STD-8719.12.

• Understanding of Material Review Board / Root Cause Corrective Action processes.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days on-site and two days telework.

• 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 time).

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

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

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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