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Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 1 day ago

Pressure Systems Certification Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is supporting the space program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, seeking a Pressure Systems Certification Engineer. This role focuses on engineering analysis and certification of ground-based Pressure Vessels and Systems to ensure compliance and safety in aerospace projects.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare, coordinate, and participate in walkdown inspections to gather data and evaluate the condition of PVS components, piping, tubing, and vessels, including indoor/outdoor settings, elevated heights, and confined spaces

Perform engineering analysis to support PVS certification or re-certification, complying with NASA requirements, national consensus standards (e.g., ASME BPVC Section VIII, B31, API, NBIC, CGA, DOT, ASTM), and Voluntary Consensus Standards. Analyses include relief valve flow calculations, pressure vessel fatigue assessments, ASME code calculations, remaining life assessments, API-579/ASME FFS-1 fitness-for-service evaluations, and NASGRO fracture and fatigue crack growth analysis using software like PV Elite, COMPRESS, or equivalent

Develop and deliver formal Pressure Systems Certification Reports, including observations, deficiencies, non-compliances, recommendations, and documentation verifying system safety and compliance

Provide support to develop strategies for PVS certification, disposition of non-compliances/deficiencies, program initiatives to improve certification processes, work practices, hazard mitigation, and methods for retaining expertise in pressure systems

Maintain PVS program documentation, electronic data, and weekly work tracking in government systems like the Pressure Systems Reporting Tool (PSRT), SharePoint, or other designated databases, ensuring accuracy, currency, and accessibility

Prepare and submit annual Pressure Vessels/Systems Inspection Plans and Completion Reports

Communicate frequently with Pressure Systems Technicians, other Engineers, Technical Leads, NASA Pressure Systems Managers, system owners/users, supervisors, and management via in-person meetings, email, phone, and Microsoft Teams

Participate in surveillance and analysis of assigned activities utilizing NASA/MSFC Safety, Reliability, Maintainability, and Quality Assurance (SRM&QA) policies; provide timely management assessment information on hazards and risks to support decision-making

Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and security protocols, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NPR 2810.7, obtaining Facility Security Clearance, and adhering to MSFC security regulations (e.g., NPR 1600.1, HSPD-12)

Prepare and ensure completion of work authorizing documentation, such as Test Preparation Sheets (TPS), to direct inspections and NDE/NDT activities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pressure systems engineeringASME standards proficiencyEngineering software toolsAnalytical skillsDocumentation managementAPI 510 certificationAPI 570 certificationCommunication skillsTeamworkTime management

Required

Requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer-related information

Must have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

Must have 5+ years of recent and related work experience in pressure systems engineering or certification

General knowledge of pressure systems components (e.g., valves, regulators, gauges, relief valves), their functions, and the ability to identify them in-field

Proficiency in national consensus standards and codes relevant to PVS, such as ASME, API, DOT, CGA, ASTM, and NBIC

Strong analytical skills for engineering assessments, including fatigue analysis, code calculations, remaining life assessments, and fitness-for-service evaluations

Experience using engineering software tools like PV Elite, COMPRESS, or equivalent for pressure vessel analysis

Ability to read and understand drawings, specifically P&IDs

Proficiency in documentation and data management using databases like PSRT, or SharePoint, and preparing detailed reports in agreed formats satisfying NASA and industry standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, recommendations, and collaborating with diverse personnel (e.g., office workers, engineers, technicians, scientists)

Ability to obtain and maintain a Facility Security Clearance and comply with NASA security requirements (e.g., NPR 1600.1, HSPD-12)

Commitment to safety, teamwork, integrity, and mission success in a high-stakes aerospace environment

Preferred

Prior experience in NASA or aerospace projects, particularly with MSFC, high-reliability environments, or ground-based pressure systems programs

Familiarity with NASA-specific PVS standards, tools like SafeSuite for certification tracking, and pressure vessel or component manufacturing processes

API 510 or API 570 certification

Experience performing API-579/FFS-1 Fitness for Service evaluations

Experience with NASGRO Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue software

Strong project management skills for coordinating assessments and reporting in a dynamic, multi-site setting, including occasional travel to offsite locations (e.g., SSC, KSC, or contractor facilities in CA or UT)