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Textile Chemical Engineer - Space Systems
Oceaneering
Develop and optimize textile coatings for NASA spaceflight applications
5d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Onsite
Company Size
10,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Technical Services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Turnkey Solutions
Construction Services
Subsea Services
Sector Specialisms
Oil and Gas
Marine
Aerospace
Subsea Engineering
Mobile Robotics
Construction
Government
Deepwater Intervention
Role
What you would be doing
coating development
material review
material testing
softgoods selection
coating formulation
r&d support
- Support various NASA programs by leading the technology development of various textile coating systems to enhance the performance of textiles in extreme environment, such as high oxygen, vacuum, and cryogenic temperatures
- Act as primary reviewer and approver for NASA Material Usage Agreements (MUL) to ensure materials are compliant to be used in specific test conditions for testing performed in NASA thermal vacuum chambers.
- Support NASA Materials and Processes (M&P) engineers with respect to the evaluation and selection of non-metallic and softgoods materials.
- Perform testing and characterization on non-metallic materials as needed.
- Lead and support the evaluation, selection, optimization and development of softgoods materials (e.g., textiles, films, nonwovens) for NASA crewed spaceflight systems, including garments, habitat interiors, space suit materials, parachutes, inflatable structures, hygiene/sanitation products, etc.
- Identify, formulate, and apply functional coatings and finishes to textiles to meet mission-specific requirements such as flame resistance, thermal regulation, microbial control, abrasion resistance, lunar regolith protection, etc.
- Provide technical support related to non-metallic and softgoods materials for R&D activities under the NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
What you bring
nasa
coating formulation
m.s./phd
3-7 yrs
textile chemistry
us citizenship
- Previous experience supporting a NASA program on structural textiles and soft goods development.
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Experience on applying coatings to textiles using methods such as impregnation, knife-over-roll, spraying, or other industrial finishing techniques.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a multidisciplinary field.
- M.S. or PhD preferred.
- Self-starter and quick learner with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- 3-7 years of relevant experience in textile engineering and textile chemistry, with demonstrated knowledge in textile coating formulation and application.
- Experience on formulating chemical finishes or coatings to impart specific functional properties to textiles (e.g., flame retardancy, abrasion resistance, water/oil repellency, anti-microbial growth).
- 5+ years of direct experience with textiles characterization, formulating chemical finishes or coatings, fiber science.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Bachelor's or higher education in Textile Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Polymer Science or closely related field.
- Experience working with high performance fibers and good understanding on different textile structures and their manufacturing methods.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and two (2) or more years of related work experience in related area.
- Experience on technical or functional textile material development is preferred.
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Company
Overview
1964 Born
Year of Origins
The company traces its roots back to 1964, emerging from a collaboration of diving outfits.
$2.7B Revenue
2023 Financials
The company reported approximately $2.7 billion in revenue in 2023.
70+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 70 countries, spanning multiple industries.
- Evolved into a global subsea engineering pioneer headquartered in Houston.
- Publicly traded since its 1969 merger.
- Operate the world’s premier fleet of work-class ROVs, handling everything from deepwater intervention to pipeline inspection.
- Manufactured Products arm delivers umbilicals, subsea tooling, mobile robots and even animatronics for blockbuster theme-park rides.
- Offshore Projects Group tackles complex installations, riserless well interventions and large-scale maintenance offshore.
- Integrity & Digital Solutions team provides inspections, data analytics and connectivity tools to optimise subsea assets.
- Aerospace & Defense division builds thermal-protection systems, space-suits and space-robotics for NASA and military customers.
- Unusual projects include recovering the Confederate submarine Hunley, probing TWA Flight 800 wreckage, and creating park rides like Jurassic Park and Transformers.
- Bridge energy, marine, space and robotic sectors with creative engineering solutions.
- Safety: At Oceaneering, safety is our highest priority. We have a relentless commitment to safe operations and the wellbeing of our employees, clients, and the environment.
- Integrity: We are dedicated to acting with integrity, following the highest ethical standards, and building trust with our customers and stakeholders.
- Innovation: We embrace technological advancement and strive to be a leader in creative solutions and cutting-edge engineering.
- Excellence: We aim for excellence in everything we do, from our service delivery to the support we provide our teams.
- Collaboration: We work together as one team, leveraging diverse skill sets and experiences to drive success.
By 2050
Net Zero Commitment
Striving for complete elimination of greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century to combat climate change.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy-efficient technologies and practices across operations.
- Implementing solutions to minimize environmental impact, such as advanced underwater robotics and subsea technology for the offshore energy industry.
- Supporting renewable energy transition by offering products and services for the offshore wind industry.
- Continuously monitoring and improving environmental performance and sustainability practices.
- Oceaneering is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, where all employees are valued and respected.
- The company supports gender diversity initiatives, with a focus on increasing the representation of women in technical and leadership roles.
- Oceaneering promotes equal opportunity and strives to create a workplace that reflects the global diversity of its clients and employees.
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