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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Aerospace Textile Engineer to join our team with the Engineering Division.

The Aerospace Textile Engineer will:

• Conduct research to develop or improve high-performance fabrics and smart textiles for specific projects in the space programs (i. e. lunar dust mitigation, logistics reduction.)
• Develop expertise on the behavior of textiles in unique environmental and atmospheric conditions.
• Plan testing of textile materials alone, or as component of hardware and subsystems for various projects to evaluate these textiles and make recommendation.
• Select or recommend textiles for various space hardware exposed to various environments (i. e. vacuum, oxygen rich atmospheres.)
  Become proficient at writing Statement of Work, Sole Source Justifications, and other types of government documents used at NASA.
• Review and follow requirements documents including functional requirements and verification success criteria documents.
• Be familiar with the Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering certification process.
• Support NASA M&P engineers with respect to the evaluation and selection of textiles.
• Write and present progress and final technical reports on assigned projects.
• Communicate with US-based textile vendors for sourcing materials and following the latest development in the textile industry.
• Review textile industry and academia research proposals.
• Manage inventories of historical and new textiles.
• Provide project managers with labor estimates for projected work.
• Know to operate various textile testing instruments.
• Perform other duties as required.

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Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been 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 has been advertised.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Knowledge of textile product development and processes ranging from fiber to finished goods production (man-made fibers and yarns formation, natural fibers spinning techniques, manufacturing woven, knitted, braided, and nonwoven textiles).
• Experience in using textile testing standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO Standards, etc.)
• Knowledge of quality control systems in the supply chain.
• Communications skills for preparing and presenting technical information such as test reports, conference papers, and journal articles to diverse audiences (technical, managerial, and education outreach audiences).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.

Requisition Preferences:

• BS in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Materials Science or related field and 5 years of experience or MS in Textiles and 2 years of experience, preferably in a research and development environment.
• Previous experience supporting aerospace projects/human space flight systems.

Why Join Our Team?

• Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off),when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be 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.

Essential Functions

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.

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