Softgoods Engineering Technologist

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.

• Design, develop, and fabricate new and innovative functional softgoods 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 softgoods 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 softgood 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 softgoods 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

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.

• Typically requires a HS diploma and 15 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 5 years of experience.

• 3+ years' experience in a softgoods lab environment with emphasis in softgoods 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

• 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 softgood products

• Experienced in Adobe, AutoCAD, and Rhino CAD software

• Familiar with the NASA/JSC Softgoods design and development and JETS Engineering Life Cycle processes

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

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

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

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.

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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