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 with JETS II teammate company, Nexus Solutions.
* We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews. *
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:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
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
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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