Mclaurin Aerospace · 1 month ago
Textile Chemical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovation, seeking a Textile Chemical Engineer to join their JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role involves leading the evaluation and development of textile materials for NASA's crewed spaceflight systems, ensuring compliance with specific mission requirements and providing technical support for various NASA programs.
AerospaceTest and Measurement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required
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
Competitive pay
Positive work-life balance
100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401k after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Company
Mclaurin Aerospace
Mclaurin Aerospace expertise in the development, certification and flight test of aerospace vehicles with end-to-end design and analysis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Rhonda Mclaurin
President and CEO
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