Deputy Section, Software Engineering and DevOps

The Deputy Section, Software Engineering and DevOps will support the JETS II in Houston.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to the JETS Software Engineering Section Manager. The position is responsible for the management of approximately 40 Employees across software engineering,
• Avionics network engineering, cybersecurity, and DevOps disciplines.
• Maintain a positive, constructive, professional relationship with the NASA customers and other NASA support contractors.
• Interface with NASA software engineering leads & software engineering oversight teams.
• Perform duties as the Software Engineering Deputy Section Manager and Task Order Manager.
• Demonstrate a Servant/Leader approach to management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area.
• Must have 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Previous project management experience required.
• Experience leading a development project across the full development life cycle.
• Must be able to perform employee management duties including recruiting, developing, and terminating personnel.

DESIRED:

• Experience leading a software development project across the full development life cycle.
• Experience in Safety Critical Human-Rated Software Development.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with NASA/JSC.
• Prefer 10 years of experience with NASA/JSC flight software processes.
• Prior experience with government contract task order management.
• Prior experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located on-site.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• 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.