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Textile Chemical Engineer
Location: NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX (JETS II contract).
Responsibilities
Lead and support evaluation, selection, optimization, and development of softgoods materials for NASA crewed spaceflight systems, including garments, habitat interiors, space suit materials, parachutes, inflatable structures, and hygiene/sanitation products.
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, and lunar regolith protection.
Support NASA programs by leading technology development of textile coating systems to enhance performance in extreme environments, 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 for use in specific test conditions performed in NASA thermal vacuum chambers.
Provide technical support for non‑metallic and softgoods materials for R&D activities under NASA SBIR and STTR programs.
Support NASA Materials and Processes engineers in evaluation and selection of non‑metallic and softgoods materials.
Perform testing and characterization on non‑metallic materials as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2–5 years of experience, or higher degree with 3–7 years of relevant experience.
Experience formulating chemical finishes or coatings to impart functional properties to textiles (flame retardancy, abrasion resistance, water/oil repellency, anti‑microbial).
Experience 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 understanding textile structures and manufacturing methods.
Technical or functional textile material development experience.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.
Self‑starter and quick learner able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Master’s or PhD in Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Polymer Science, or a closely related field preferred.
Experience supporting a NASA program on structural textiles and soft‑goods development.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work‑life balance
100% employer‑paid insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401(k) after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
US citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, religious creed, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Lead and support evaluation, selection, optimization, and development of softgoods materials for NASA crewed spaceflight systems, including garments, habitat interiors, space suit materials, parachutes, inflatable structures, and hygiene/sanitation products.
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, and lunar regolith protection.
Support NASA programs by leading technology development of textile coating systems to enhance performance in extreme environments, 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 for use in specific test conditions performed in NASA thermal vacuum chambers.
Provide technical support for non‑metallic and softgoods materials for R&D activities under NASA SBIR and STTR programs.
Support NASA Materials and Processes engineers in evaluation and selection of non‑metallic and softgoods materials.
Perform testing and characterization on non‑metallic materials as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2–5 years of experience, or higher degree with 3–7 years of relevant experience.
Experience formulating chemical finishes or coatings to impart functional properties to textiles (flame retardancy, abrasion resistance, water/oil repellency, anti‑microbial).
Experience 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 understanding textile structures and manufacturing methods.
Technical or functional textile material development experience.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.
Self‑starter and quick learner able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Master’s or PhD in Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Polymer Science, or a closely related field preferred.
Experience supporting a NASA program on structural textiles and soft‑goods development.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Positive work‑life balance
100% employer‑paid insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term and long‑term disability
11 paid holidays annually
Generous PTO
401(k) after 12 months of service with employer match
Education assistance
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
US citizenship and ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.
Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, religious creed, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, military or veteran status, marital status, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process.
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