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Aerodyne Industries LLC · 1 month ago

ADV000BN6 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 fabricate innovative softgoods for manned spaceflight, collaborating with engineers and presenting design concepts.

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Culture & Values

No H1B

U.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

Softgoods designFabrication techniquesSewing machine operationAdobe softwareAutoCADRhino CADTeam 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

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