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Aerodyne Industries LLC · 1 month ago

ADV000BN5 Softgoods Engineering Technologist (J)

Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic engineering and information technology services firm that supports NASA's missions. They are seeking a Softgoods Engineering Technologist to design and develop innovative softgoods for advanced space suits and collaborate with a diverse team to tackle complex engineering challenges.

AerospaceCyber SecurityProject ManagementQuality AssuranceSoftware EngineeringWeb DesignWeb Development

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, fabricate, and support testing of new and innovative functional softgoods articles for advanced exploration space suits and ancillary support softgoods items for the Advanced Suit Team

Work at a high level of technical proficiency and with detailed attention to craftsmanship and presentation

Collaborate and communicate with engineers, technicians, and other designers to understand requirements of working on a variety of suited space systems and hardware

Clearly and thoroughly present design concepts and considerations

Take ownership of design tasks and show initiative to complete projects

Perform machine maintenance, repair, and custom modifications to tailor the machines for unique operations as required

Create patterns and develop mockups for verifying fit and function of Softgoods articles

Interpret fabrication drawings to assemble sewn products and other Softgoods

Document any new design work and clearly define process and techniques

Seek out new manufacturing techniques and innovative materials

Keep the lab spaces clean, organized, and well maintained to perform the duties stated above

Occasionally travel to other NASA centers or contractors to perform Softgoods fabrication and installation

Be able to lift and transport materials and equipment

Be able to work in confined spaces, climb stairs, steps, and ladders

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Soft goods designFabrication techniquesCAD programsAdobe Creative CloudAerospace product designMaterial propertiesTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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

Experience in a soft goods development lab environment with emphasis in soft goods design and fabrication

Demonstrated capability to successfully devise solutions to complex design challenges independently and by soliciting inputs from other technical experts

Expertise in a wide range of hands-on fabrication techniques and sewing processes – sewing machines, laser cutters, fabric welders, 3D printers, bandsaws, drills, hand tools, etc

Demonstrated success working with a cross disciplinary team

Proficiency utilizing CAD programs and other software's such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and Rhino 8

Preferred

A BA, BFA, or BS in Industrial Design, Apparel Design, or equivalent is desired

Experience in aerospace product design processes including ability to read, understand, and create fabrication drawings

Experience with fabricating processes for prototyping Softgoods products

Familiarity with softgoods article and textiles testing procedures

Ancillary experience in any number of manufacturing, testing, or design processes that could be beneficial to furthering the development of advanced space suit technologies

Understanding of materials characteristics and properties of advanced space grade textiles and other materials

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