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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # nProject/Test Engineer - Portable Life Support System - **Company:** BASTION LLC - **Location:** United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Hardware Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Test Scripts - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/282571/project-test-engineer-bt-26113-texas-tx-houston ## About the Role * This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.\n * Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.\n * Must have 1+ year(s) of recent and related work experience.\n * Requires space industry or DoD work experience.\n, * Detailed knowledge of vent loop gas flow rates, pressure management, and PLSS outlet CO2 control in closed loop and open loop modes. Should have detailed knowledge on xEMU selected design goals for each vent loop component. Areas of knowledge on each component should include: detailed understanding of each component's design and purpose in the overall vent loop and PLSS design, pressure capabilities, flow rates/delta pressure during flow, and functional operations. Should understand previous vent loop build/manufacturing issues and testing including component checkouts and DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.\n * Detailed knowledge of thermal control and auxiliary thermal control loops including heat removal capabilities, pressures and flow rates, water/loop materials compatibility, issues with extended quiescent stowage. Detailed knowledge of design trades that led to the selection of xEMU thermal loop component designs, detailed knowledge of hardware design, knowledge of xEMU thermal loop hardware build/manufacturing history including issues encountered and resolution, and knowledge of testing including component checkouts and PLSS level DVT/TVAC testing. Should be able to describe the consequences of making various design alterations to the existing xEMU baseline design.\n * Experience with pressure systems including relief valves, pressure transducers, flow meters, and the calibration process of each is preferred.\n, * Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.\n * All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.\n * Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.\n * Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.\n * Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.\n ## Description * Perform project engineering functions for EVA spacesuit design, development, procurement, manufacture, test, and certification.\n * Work in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions.\n * Work with the PLSS Team leadership to update plans and agreements for PLSS work scope.\n * Design, develop, test, implement, and analyze technical products and systems Design equipment, design and assemble test configurations and complete testing of PLSS hardware.\n * Assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues identified during testing and integration.\n * Review engineering drawings, requirements, and system specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with NASA standards.\n * Contribute to documentation, including test reports, hazard analyses, design reviews, procedures and TPS creation and execution.\n * Other duties as assigned. \n ## Related Videos - [Backstage in Practice: Offloading Developer Operational Work Through Platform Self-Service](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1922-backstage-in-practice-offloading-developer-operational-work-through-platform-self-service) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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