Amentum · 4 months ago
Textile Chemical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmentum is a leading engineering solutions provider supporting NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. The Textile Chemical Engineer will lead the development of softgoods materials for crewed spaceflight systems and apply functional coatings to textiles to meet specific mission requirements.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and support the evaluation, selection, optimization and development of softgoods materials (e.g., textiles, films, nonwovens) for NASA crewed spaceflight systems, including garments, habitat interiors, space suit materials, parachutes, inflatable structures, hygiene/sanitation products, etc
Identify, formulate, and apply functional coatings and finishes to textiles to meet mission-specific requirements such as flame resistance, thermal regulation, microbial control, abrasion resistance, lunar regolith protection, etc
Support various NASA programs by leading the technology development of various textile coating systems to enhance the performance of textiles in extreme environment, such as high oxygen, vacuum, and cryogenic temperatures
Act as primary reviewer and approver for NASA Material Usage Agreements (MUL) to ensure materials are compliant to be used in specific test conditions for testing performed in NASA thermal vacuum chambers
Provide technical support related to non-metallic and softgoods materials for R&D activities under the NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
Support NASA Materials and Processes (M&P) engineers with respect to the evaluation and selection of non-metallic and softgoods materials
Perform testing and characterization on non-metallic materials as needed
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Experience on formulating chemical finishes or coatings to impart specific functional properties to textiles (e.g., flame retardancy, abrasion resistance, water/oil repellency, anti-microbial growth)
Experience on applying coatings to textiles using methods such as impregnation, knife-over-roll, spraying, or other industrial finishing techniques
Experience working with high performance fibers and good understanding on different textile structures and their manufacturing methods
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field
Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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
Preferred
3-7 years of relevant experience in textile engineering and textile chemistry, with demonstrated knowledge in textile coating formulation and application
Bachelor's or higher education in Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Polymer Science or closely related field
M.S. or PhD preferred
5+ years of direct experience with textiles characterization, formulating chemical finishes or coatings, fiber science
Previous experience supporting a NASA program on structural textiles and soft goods development
Benefits
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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