Mclaurin Aerospace · 21 hours ago
Softgood Engineering Technologist
Houston, TX, USA, 77058
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovation, seeking a Softgood Engineering Technologist to join their JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role involves designing and fabricating innovative softgoods for manned spaceflight, collaborating with engineers, and performing maintenance and modifications on sewing machines.
AerospaceTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required
Preferred
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
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Company
Mclaurin Aerospace
Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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