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Textile Engineering Specialist / Softgoods Engineering Technologist (Supporting NASA at Johnson Space Center)
Kbr, Inc.
Develop and support the creation of advanced textile products for spacesuit technology at NASA.
17d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Onsite
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
What you would be doing
design assignments
technical drawings
prototype construction
pattern generation
textile fabrics evaluation
equipment maintenance
- Operate with exceptional technical expertise while maintaining meticulous attention to craftsmanship and professional presentation.
- Assume responsibility for design assignments and demonstrate proactive leadership in project completion.
- Review technical drawings to assemble sewn components and document innovative design work with clear process definition.
- Generate patterns and construct prototypes to validate fit and functionality of textile products.
- Research emerging manufacturing methods and advanced materials.
- Partner and coordinate with engineering staff, technical personnel, and fellow designers to comprehend system requirements across diverse hardware platforms.
- Conduct equipment maintenance, repairs, and custom adaptations to optimize machinery for specialized operations.
- Maintain laboratory environments in clean, organized, and functional condition to support operational requirements.
- Periodic travel to additional NASA facilities or contractor sites for textile fabrication and installation activities.
- Create, prototype, fabricate, and support evaluation of cutting-edge functional textile products for next-generation exploration spacesuits and related support equipment for the Advanced Suit Team as JSC.
What you bring
cad
adobe
autocad
textile testing
bachelor's
problem solving
- Effectively communicate design concepts and rationale in comprehensive presentations.
- Knowledge of textile and fabric testing methodologies.
- Competency in CAD applications and related software including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of NASA/JSC softgoods design and development.
- Ability to operate in restricted spaces and navigate steps and ladders.
- Background in textile development laboratory setting with focus on design and manufacturing.
- Proficiency across diverse hands-on manufacturing techniques and equipment– industrial sewing equipment, laser cutting systems, fabric bonding tools, 3D printing, cutting tools, drilling equipment, manual tools, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, Fashion Design, or related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with prototype manufacturing processes for textile products.
- Proven ability to independently develop solutions for complex design problems while leveraging expertise from technical colleagues.
- Background in aerospace development processes including interpretation and creation of technical fabrication documentation.
- High school diploma plus 5 years in textile/softgoods capacity OR Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design or equivalent field.
- Track record of successful collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
- Additional background in manufacturing, evaluation, or design methodologies that support advancement of spacesuit technology development.
- Physical capability to handle and move materials and equipment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, and Rhino software platforms.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
- Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
- Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
- Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
- Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
- Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.
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