Softgoods Engineering Technologist

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Softgoods Engineering Technologist for its NASA projects in Houston. This role focuses on designing and fabricating innovative soft goods for manned spaceflight, requiring both creativity and engineering expertise. Successful candidates will possess a background in engineering technology and hands-on experience in a soft goods lab environment, contributing to space exploration efforts.

Benefits

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

Excellent career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in soft goods lab environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex design problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative functional soft goods for space programs.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on system requirements.
• Perform sewing machine maintenance and custom modifications.

Skills

Sewing

Fabrication techniques

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Creative design

Education

BS in Engineering Technology or related field

HS diploma with 5 years experience

Tools

Sewing machines

3D printers

Laser cutters

Adobe software

AutoCAD

Rhino CAD software

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, 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 space exploration 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 with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Softgoods Engineering Technologist to join the team.

The Softgoods Engineering Technologist will:

• Design, develop, and fabricate new and innovative functional soft goods articles for the manned spaceflight program such as stowage solutions, structural inflatables, ancillary space suit equipment, thermal blankets, and general deep space product design
• Clearly and thoroughly present design concepts and considerations
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to understand requirements of working on a variety of systems and hardware
• Take ownership and show initiative to complete soft goods design tasks
• Perform sewing machine maintenance, repair, and custom modifications to tailor the sewing machine for unique stitching operations
• Create patterns and develop mockups for verifying fit and function of soft good articles
• Interpret fabrication drawings to assemble sewn products, and review fabrication drawings before final release for flight fabrication
• Seek new manufacturing techniques and innovative materials
• Occasionally travel to other NASA centers to perform soft goods fabrication and installation
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment
• Ability to work in confined spaces, scale steps and ladders
• Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications:

• Typically requires a HS diploma and 5 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in a soft goods lab environment with emphasis in soft goods design and fabrication
• Demonstrated capability to independently devise solutions to complex design problems by their own efforts, and by soliciting inputs from other technical experts
• Expertise in a wide range of hands-on fabrication - sewing machines, laser cutters, fabric welders, 3D printers, band saws, drills, etc.
• Demonstrated success working with a team
• Proficiency utilizing Adobe, AutoCAD, and Rhino CAD software

Requisition Preferences:

• BA, BFA, or BS in Industrial Design or equivalent is desired
• Experienced in aerospace product design processes including ability to read, understand, and create fabrication drawings
• Experienced with fabricating processes for prototyping and flight soft good products
• Experienced in Adobe, AutoCAD, and Rhino CAD software
• Familiar with the NASA/JSC Softgoods design and development and JETS Engineering Life Cycle processes

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

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.

Other Essential Functions

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.

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