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Barrios Technology · 3 months ago

Senior Aerospace Textile Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Barrios Technology is a woman-owned engineering solutions provider focused on supporting NASA and the aerospace community. They are seeking a Senior Aerospace Textile Engineer to provide expertise in non-metallic and fibrous materials for NASA programs, including space suit materials and spacecraft hardware.

AerospaceSoftware Engineering

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expertise on non-metallic and fibrous materials for the selection of soft goods exposed to different atmospheres, high vacuum, and extreme temperatures, this support applies to any type of soft goods semi-rigid plastics, films, textiles, non-wovens, and their finishing treatments

Provide technical leadership on development of non-metallic material and fibrous materials (i.e. films, textiles, non-wovens) to use in Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) development for various NASA programs, this includes space suit materials, spacecraft interior hardware, inflatable structure, as well as hygiene and sanitation for lunar and Martian environments

Serve as a subject matter expert in textile materials, guiding the design, development, and qualification of advanced soft-goods for next-generation lunar and Martian space suits

Provide technical support related to non-metallic and fibrous materials for R&D activities under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) NASA programs

Review NASA reports, requirement documents, proposals, conference papers, journal articles related to non-metallic and fibrous materials

Support NASA Materials and Processes (M&P) engineers with respect to the evaluation and selection of non-metallic and fibrous materials

Perform testing and characterization on non-metallic materials as needed

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Textile EngineeringMaterial ScienceTextile ManufacturingTextile TestingProduct DevelopmentProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience

Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy

Work may involve sitting for extended periods

May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs

Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary

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

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, 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 when required

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere

Must put forward a 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

This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed

Preferred

BS or higher education in Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Material Science and Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in textile manufacturing industry

Strong understanding of textiles and the textile manufacturing industry — from fiber and yarn formation to fabric construction, coating, lamination, and finishing

Proven experience in textile product development and scale-up from prototype to production

Solid knowledge of fiber properties, textile structures (woven, knit, nonwoven), and their associated manufacturing methods

Hands-on experience with textile testing and performance evaluation per ASTM, AATCC, ISO, or equivalent standards

Ability to analyze test data and translate performance requirements into material design improvements and process adjustments

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including materials, systems, and mechanical engineers

Strong problem-solving, organization, and multitasking skills within a fast-paced environment

Effective communicator with the ability to clearly document technical results and present findings to internal and external stakeholders

Prior experience on textiles for aerospace, defense, or other high-performance applications is highly desirable; experience with space suit materials is a plus

Benefits

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies.