Pyrotechnic Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Pyrotechnic Engineer to join the team with Barrios, a teammate company

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.

The Pyrotechnic Engineer will:

Apply extensive job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concept
• Support requirements development, design reviews, test and verification plans and other technical reviews of NASA pyrotechnic systems
• Manage a small team assembly line for manufacturing electro-explosive initiators and detonators for NASA
  Perform oversight function and advise NASA employees and contractors responsible for development of pyro systems designs for NASA
• Perform root cause analysis
• Perform environmental testing such as shock, vibration, and thermal cycle
• Test both flight and development hardware
• Test and build pyrotechnic hardware
• Test hardware that is hazardous under extreme conditions
• Prepare Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Hazards Analyses
• Procure requirements from Test Requesters
• Establish test hardware installation steps and responsibilities from Test Requesters and drawings
• Present Test Plan, Procedures, and Hazardous Analysis at Test Readiness Review (TRR)
• Develop test programs cost estimates and schedules in conjunction with Facility Engineer and Group Lead
• Design and fabricate test hardware to STE/D and GSE standards to support test efforts
• Use flight drawings to replicate flight-like interfaces
• Create part drawings from CAD models for fabrication
• Support problem resolution and provide recommendations for resolving technical issues
• Mentor new engineers to develop technical writing, continuous improvement projects and standardizing procedures
• Maintain a safe and collaborative work environment with near-miss reporting and process hazard assessments (PHA)
• Provide engineering support for in-house assembly of pyrotechnic and explosive devices
• Develop assembly, x-ray, inspection and test procedures to comply with next level customer design specifications
• Create 3D models and drawings for tooling and production hardware using Pro/E Wildfire 5.0
• Worked on various pyro devices such as NSIs, Frangible Nuts, Frangible Joints, Riser Cutters, and Reefing Line Cutters
• Procure, build, and perform acceptance testing on Orion Riser Cutters for Artemis 3+ (2019 - Present)
• Performed Qualification tests and phase 3 review for the Orion Riser Cutters for Artemis 1 and 2
• Track and procure flight hardware piece parts for pyro builds (Frangible Nut and Riser Cutter)
• Create Statements of Work (SOW) for vendor contracts
• Work with vendors to ensure product quality and time requirements
• Track and verify quantity and shelf life of all parts
• Provide insight and advice on design efficiency
• Train new test directors on mechanical shock testing and random vibration
• Assist in the development of new software for processing shock test data
• Maintain a professional relationship

This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience
• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering Processes
• Experience writing TPS's, EO's, and DR's for running and documenting tests
• Skilled in using principles and practices involved in the definition, design, development, integration, test, manufacturing, and operations of pyrotechnic systems including all elements within a pyrotechnic system elements include but are not limited to, initiators, detonators, safe and arm devices, explosive transfer lines, pyro valves, riser cutters, reefing line cutters, shaped charges, separation bolts, frangible joints, frangible nuts, through bulkhead initiators, cartridge assemblies, and mechanically actuated devices
• Experienced with pyrotechnic flight hardware qualification, certification, and acceptance tests
• Knowledge of oversight required for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) hardware over the development life cycle
• Experienced in definition of pyrotechnic system architecture, component/device design, structural interfaces, NASA safety standards, pyrotechnic standards, and operational requirements
• Skilled in systems engineering and scientific principles and practices of pyrotechnic systems for spacecraft development and evaluation, including cost/risk trades, design optimization, problem resolution and hardware enhancements or improvements
• Skilled in maintaining excellent communication, awareness of expectations, and relationships with direct supervisors, and Center, Agency and other high level stakeholders
• Experience in Fundamentals of Pyrotechnic Design
• Experience in Manufacturing/Project Engineering
• Experience in Program Management
• Experience in Pro-Engineer/ SolidWorks (3D Modeling)
• Skilled in FMEA Methodology
• Skilled in Laser and Resistance Welding
• Skilled in MATLAB/ Minitab / Excel VBA Programming
• Experience in New Product Development
• Experience in Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficient in MS Office / Technical Writing

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Experience with NASA JSC Flight Hardware Life Cycle, Certification, and Engineering processes
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification
• Working knowledge of NASA, JSC, and ISS standard practices and requirements including safety, fault tolerance, and unique disciplines
• Familiarity with NASA/JSC documentation databases and SharePoint sites
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art requirements management and model-based systems engineering tools
• Basic knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the space hardware field, such as mechanical and electrical system design, engineering drawings and sketches, and material selection

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Don't miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.