Softgoods Engineering Technologist (ADV0006PI) - ERC

Job Title

Softgoods Engineering Technologist (ADV0006PI) - ERC

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Johnson Space Center - Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Job Description

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers' and the nation's toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure. Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space.

An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

Our ~2,000 employees work on the most critical missions in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force (USAF), NASA, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA). We provide support for Test and Evaluation (T&E), Modeling & Simulation, Agile Software Development, Systems Engineering, and more. Our teams' current projects range from engineering and logistics support for vital space hardware to platform and weapons modeling, simulation, and engineering.

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Your role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Softgoods Engineering Technologist (ADV0006PI) to join our JETS II team located at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

What you'll do all day:

• 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.

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

• Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians
• Are good at communicating with people
• Have a positive attitude
• Enjoy multitasking

Minimum requirements for this position:

This position has is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position is advertised.

• Typically requires a HS diploma and 10 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
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• BA, BFA, or BS in Industrial Design or equivalent is desired
• 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

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.