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Title: Softgoods Technician

Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizen

Req #: 3998

Salary: $60,000 to $73,000 DOE

Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Softgoods Technician at The NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In this role, you provide softgoods fabrication support for the Softgoods Lab of the Health and Human Performance Contract (HHPC) 2 Engineering Department. With extreme attention to detail, you support the design, development and manufacture of ground support, prototype, and flight softgoods components. You will develop and make patterns to aid the manufacturing of softgoods equipment, provide design and fabrication input for softgoods projects, and review and redline softgoods fabrication drawings. This role will serve as a softgoods expert and technical point of contact within the HHPC2 Engineering Department.

Responsibilities:

+ Fabricate prototype, training and flight softgoods equipment.

+ Develop and make patterns to aid the manufacturing of softgoods equipment.

+ Provide design and fabrication input for softgoods projects

+ Review and redline softgoods fabrication drawings

+ Assist in the development and design of prototype, training and flight softgoods equipment.

+ Maintain regular and acceptable attendance level as determined by the Company

+ Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the use of commercial sewing machines on lightweight to heavyweight materials, knowledge of fabric limitations and an ability to read engineering drawings. You comply with the Company’s Safety, Health and Environmental Plan, Quality Plan, and all safety policies and procedures, and complete all assigned training.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience OR high school or equivalent with 12 years’ experience in softgoods fabrication industry

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

+ Preferred experience with aerospace softgoods fabrication

+ Preferred degree in Fashion Design

YOUR SKILLS:

+ Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have basic computer skills

+ Able to work effectively with minimal supervision

+ Competent in the use of commercial sewing machines and other softgoods industry related equipment, for example walking foot and serger machines, on lightweight to heavyweight materials as well as precision hand sewing.

+ Knowledge of fabric limitations and standard tailoring concepts, procedures and practices

+ Able to read engineering drawings and work to written procedures

+ Preferred Multilayer Insulation (MLI) layup, layout and fabrication experience with knowledge of NASA procurement and documentation

WORK LOCATION

This position is expected to be 100% on site and in person. Occasional travel may be required.

List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable

+ Must Pass a NASA Background Check

+ Must be able to obtain/hold a Security Clearance

+ Must be a US Citizen

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.