Oceaneering · 2 days ago
Softgoods Engineering Technologist - Space Systems
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOceaneering Space Systems develops innovative technologies for space and harsh environments, supporting NASA and commercial markets. The Softgoods Engineering Technologist will design and fabricate functional softgoods for manned spaceflight, ensuring high standards and collaboration within a dynamic team.
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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
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
Preferred
BA, BFA, or BS in Industrial Design, Apparel Design, or equivalent
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
Health and Wellness
Mental Health
Retirement Savings
Life and Disability
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Oceaneering
Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200.54MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-08-14Grant· $0.54M
2023-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $200M
1978-01-17IPO
Leadership Team
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President and CEO
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