Spaceflight Softgoods Design Engineer

Oceaneering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering seeks a Softgoods Engineering Designer to support NASA JSC on the JETS II contract. You will design, fabricate, and test softgoods for space suits and related items, collaborating with engineers and technicians to meet stringent requirements.

The role emphasizes craftsmanship, documentation, and proactive ownership of design tasks, with occasional travel to NASA centers for fabrication and installation. Strong CAD and Adobe tools aptitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a HS diploma and 5 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Experience in a soft goods development lab environment with emphasis in soft goods design and fabrication.
• Proficiency utilizing CAD programs and software such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and Rhino 8.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, fabricate, and support testing of new and innovative functional softgoods articles for advanced exploration space suits and ancillary support softgoods items.
• Work at a high level of technical proficiency and with detailed attention to craftsmanship and presentation.
• Collaborate and communicate with engineers, technicians, and other designers to understand requirements of working on a variety of suited space systems and hardware.
• Clearly and thoroughly present design concepts and considerations.
• Take ownership of design tasks and show initiative to complete projects.
• Perform machine maintenance, repair, and custom modifications to tailor the machines for unique operations as required.
• Create patterns and develop mockups for verifying fit and function of Softgoods articles.
• Interpret fabrication drawings to assemble sewn products and other Softgoods.
• Document any new design work and clearly define process and techniques.
• Seek out new manufacturing techniques and innovative materials.
• Keep the lab spaces clean, organized, and well maintained to perform the duties stated above.
• Occasionally travel to other NASA centers or contractors to perform Softgoods fabrication and installation.
• Be able to lift and transport materials and equipment.
• Be able to work in confined spaces, climb stairs, steps, and ladders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Softgoods design

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented

Physical capability

Education

HS diploma or BS in Engineering Technology or related field

BA/BS in Industrial Design, Apparel Design, or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

CAD programs (AutoCAD, Rhino 8)

Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oceaneering seeks a Softgoods Engineering Designer to support NASA JSC on the JETS II contract. You will design, fabricate, and test softgoods for space suits and related items, collaborating with engineers and technicians to meet stringent requirements.

The role emphasizes craftsmanship, documentation, and proactive ownership of design tasks, with occasional travel to NASA centers for fabrication and installation. Strong CAD and Adobe tools aptitude is essential.