Softgoods Engineering Technologist (ADV000BN6)

Position Description:

Are you passionate about human space exploration understanding the universes origins 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 space exploration 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 NASAs pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASAs largest engineering solutions provider working with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Softgoods Engineering Technologist to join the team with JETS II teammate company Nexus.

This position is located in Houston TX.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

.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.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

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

.Typically requires a HS diploma and 15 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.

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
.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.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set level experience relevant training and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $42600.00 - $85100.00.

CGI Federals benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
.Competitive compensation
.Comprehensive insurance options
.Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
.Paid time off for vacation holidays and sick time
.Paid parental leave
.Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
.Wellness and Well-being programs
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Skills:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Illustrator
• Analytical Thinking
• English

What you can expect from us:

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Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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