Oceaneering
Senior Aerospace Textile Engineer – Space Systems
Oceaneering, Clear Lake Shores, Texas, United States
Position Summary
Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Aerospace Textile Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Materials Analysis section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract.
This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Senior Aerospace Textile Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team!
We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning.
Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and ten (10) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire.
International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9 / 80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and / or 1 day of telework per week may be available
Duties And Responsibilities
Support various NASA programs by providing non-metallic and fibrous materials expertise for the selection of soft goods exposed to different atmospheres, high vacuum, and extreme temperatures. This support applies to any type of soft goods : semi-rigid plastics, films, textiles, nonwovens, and their finishing treatments. Provide technical leadership on development of non-metallic material and fibrous materials (i.e. films, textiles, nonwovens) to use in Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) development for various NASA programs, this includes space suit materials, spacecraft interior hardware, inflatable structure, as well as hygiene and sanitation for lunar and Martian environments. Serve as a subject matter expert in textile materials, guiding the design, development, and qualification of advanced softgoods for next-generation lunar and Martian space suits. Provide technical support related to non-metallic and fibrous materials for R&D activities under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) NASA programs. Review NASA reports, requirement documents, proposals, conference papers, journal articles related to non-metallic and fibrous materials. Support NASA Materials and Processes (M&P) engineers with respect to the evaluation and selection of non-metallic and fibrous materials. Perform testing and characterization on non-metallic materials as needed. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ten (10) or more years of related work experience in related area. Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in textile manufacturing industry. Strong understanding of textiles and the textile manufacturing industry — from fiber and yarn formation to fabric construction, coating, lamination, and finishing. Proven experience in textile product development and scale-up from prototype to production. Solid knowledge of fiber properties, textile structures (woven, knit, nonwoven), and their associated manufacturing methods. Hands-on experience with textile testing and performance evaluation per ASTM, AATCC, ISO, or equivalent standards. Ability to analyze test data and translate performance requirements into material design improvements and process Adjustments Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including materials, systems, and mechanical engineers. Strong problem-solving, organization, and multitasking skills within a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator with the ability to clearly document technical results and present findings to internal and external stakeholders. Preferred
Prior experience on textiles for aerospace, defense, or other high-performance applications is highly desirable; experience with space suit materials is a plus. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
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Support various NASA programs by providing non-metallic and fibrous materials expertise for the selection of soft goods exposed to different atmospheres, high vacuum, and extreme temperatures. This support applies to any type of soft goods : semi-rigid plastics, films, textiles, nonwovens, and their finishing treatments. Provide technical leadership on development of non-metallic material and fibrous materials (i.e. films, textiles, nonwovens) to use in Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) development for various NASA programs, this includes space suit materials, spacecraft interior hardware, inflatable structure, as well as hygiene and sanitation for lunar and Martian environments. Serve as a subject matter expert in textile materials, guiding the design, development, and qualification of advanced softgoods for next-generation lunar and Martian space suits. Provide technical support related to non-metallic and fibrous materials for R&D activities under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) NASA programs. Review NASA reports, requirement documents, proposals, conference papers, journal articles related to non-metallic and fibrous materials. Support NASA Materials and Processes (M&P) engineers with respect to the evaluation and selection of non-metallic and fibrous materials. Perform testing and characterization on non-metallic materials as needed. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ten (10) or more years of related work experience in related area. Minimum of 10 years of direct experience in textile manufacturing industry. Strong understanding of textiles and the textile manufacturing industry — from fiber and yarn formation to fabric construction, coating, lamination, and finishing. Proven experience in textile product development and scale-up from prototype to production. Solid knowledge of fiber properties, textile structures (woven, knit, nonwoven), and their associated manufacturing methods. Hands-on experience with textile testing and performance evaluation per ASTM, AATCC, ISO, or equivalent standards. Ability to analyze test data and translate performance requirements into material design improvements and process Adjustments Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, including materials, systems, and mechanical engineers. Strong problem-solving, organization, and multitasking skills within a fast-paced environment. Effective communicator with the ability to clearly document technical results and present findings to internal and external stakeholders. Preferred
Prior experience on textiles for aerospace, defense, or other high-performance applications is highly desirable; experience with space suit materials is a plus. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
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