The EMI\/EMC Analyst - Space Exploration Avionics Systems will support the JETS II contract in Houston, Texas. We have an exciting opportunity for a Structures Engineer - LTV, xEVA, and Pressurized Rover to join our team. The Structures Engineer - LTV, xEVA, and Pressurized Rover will have an impact on the Earth to Moon mission both strategically and tactically\n
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RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nReport directly to the Electronics and Electrical Section Manager as part of a group of 45 other Electronics and Electrical Engineers.\nWork with other EMI\/EMC engineers in support of the Avionics Division on-site at NASA Johnson Space Center.\nSupport EMI\/EMC testing performed on-site and off-site at EMI\/EMC test chambers on various space-flight electronic hardware systems.\nWork with the NASA E3 Engineer, major contractors, and sub-contractors, both domestic and foreign, within their engineering disciplines for hardware E3 designing.\nSupport E3 test projects by developing Test Requirements, Test Plans and Test Procedures.\nWitness E3 testing, providing real-time data analysis, troubleshooting, reduce the test data, and providing a Quick Test Report prior to writing the final test report.\nPrepare update briefings to management on any significant tests that are performed in the EMI facility.\nSupport Preliminary Design Reviews, and Critical Design Reviews; EMC analyses (analytical and numerical), E3 Test Readiness Reviews and witness E3 tests.\nSupport design engineers with consultation and review of electronic circuitry, bonding, grounding and cable designs for EMC compliance.\nSupport projects in new modeling and simulation techniques for designing and testing hardware.\nSupport design engineers in bench top lab EMI assessments\/Engineering Evaluations.\nDevelop correlation equations to estimate pass\/fail criteria in onsite EMI chambers.\nBe able to look at programs from a system perspective with respect to EMC\/EMI areas early in a project. This may include Risk Analysis and recommendations for design changes.\nWhile working in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures and following safety protocols established by the test facility.\nPerform other duties, as required, including multiple discipline (Avionics, Power Quality, RF Tx\/RX Systems, Mechanical\/Structural, Environments, etc.) meetings; attend weekly in-office status meetings, as well as online TEAMS meetings with NASA, primary Contractor, and sub-contractors.\n\n
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REQUIRED:\n

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.\n
\n\nThis position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.\nRequires a bachelor's degree in engineering.\nMust have 2+ years of recent and related experience.\nSound experience with space, military or commercial EMI\/EMC design, test planning, execution and mitigation.\nSound knowledge of and experience in EMI\/EMC compliance design and testing per MIL-STD-461 standards for system level and sub-system (box) level electrical\/electronic systems.\nGeneral knowledge of and basic hands-on experience with of all associated EMI\/EMC laboratory test equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, Radiofrequency (RF) Amplifiers, Signal Generators, EMI Receivers, Antennas, Directional Couplers, and Power Meters.\nUnderstanding of and ability to specify electronic system test hardware such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, logic analyzers, function generators, electronic load banks, power supplies, power analyzers, network components etc.\u200b\n\n
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DESIRED:\n\nBasic understanding of RF design, circuit theory, and electromagnetic principle including component and cable shielding, filters, magnetics, microwaves and antennas.\nUnderstanding of the five key areas which comprise most electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) problems: radiated emissions, electrostatic discharge (ESD), susceptibility to RF fields, power disturbances and internal crosstalk.\nExperience reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and mechanical designs for applying electromagnetic design mitigation.\nExperience with Satellite Space Systems or Spacecraft Vehicle design and test.\nAbility to create test plans and write test reports per customer requirements.\niNARTE EMC\/EMI engineer certification.\nExperience with filtering, bonding, grounding, and shielding methods for EMI\/EMC performance and compliance.\nExperience with analysis tools such as SPICE, Matlab and Simulink, Mathcad, LabVIEW, and other EMI\/EMC simulation and analysis tools.\nExperience with generating EMI\/EMC Control and Verification Plan.\nPrevious experience with NASA spaceflight project development in terms of Space Station Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility Requirements.\nExperience in MIL-STD analysis of EMI testing results of Radiated and Conducted emissions and susceptibility.\nExperience in EMI test setups including required support equipment with the knowledge of chamber test Antennas, test electronic equipment and bonding\/grounding setups.\nExperience in charging analysis of corona effects, and plasma effects; including, lightning protection, and bonding and grounding techniques.\n\n
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WORK LOCATION: \n\nThis position is located onsite.\nThis position offers a 9\/80 schedule, every other Friday off. \nThis position may require some travel\n\n
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:\n

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.\n
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:\n

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.\n
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STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:\n\nMust have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.\nAll of Bastion's employees must be team players. \nAble to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.\nAble to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.\nMust have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.\nMust be organized with good time management skills.\nGenerally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.\nWork may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). \nMay require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).\nRegular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.\nAbility to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.\n\n
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BASTION BENEFITS:\n

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.\n
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ABOUT BASTION:\n

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.\n
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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:\n

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.\n
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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.\n
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Bastion participates in e-Verify.\n
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