Softgoods Manufacturing Engineer
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Apply principles of physics and science mechanics specifically towards the design of softgoods structures and sub components. Apply knowledge of mechanical engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex softgoods (textile) structural systems and parts
- Design softgoods structures and products based on set of given and derived requirements
- Develop complex softgoods structures including designs, drawings, performance predictions and verification requirements and support briefings to management team
- Perform related analysis (simple FEA) and classical hand calculations to determine if design meets functional / performance specifications and optimization of design
- Modify designs based upon manufacturing capabilities, cost and schedule
- Work with softgoods and mechanical structural analysis to verify loads and stresses before fabrication
- Responsible for completing Project Summaries, Action Items, Test Requirements, Release Orders, Change Orders, 3-D Models, and Part Drawings
- Prepare manufacturing drawings to ANSI Y14.5M standards using GD&T for manufacturability and repeatability
- Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues while working with technicians and production teams
- Applicant must have minimum 3 - 5 years working experience in industrial design, aerospace and spacecraft design, inflatable aircraft design, high altitude spacecraft design, engineering or product development
- Extensive knowledge in materials and processes related to textiles and fabrics
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, engineering or aerospace
- Proficient in Solidworks and operational knowledge in rapid prototyping machines
- Positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines consistently
- Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing or aerospace company is a plus
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Company Overview
Bigelow Aerospace was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Our company’s mission is to provide affordable, human-rated space structures for destinations in low Earth orbit, the moon, and beyond to meet the needs of a diverse array of customers.
Since 2006, we have successfully launched and deployed three expandable space structures, to include a human-rated module attached to the International Space Station. Presently, we are working on the research, design, and development of our next generation of human-rated expandable habitats, the B330 spacecraft. We are also currently partnered with NASA to assist with developing commercial and deep space habitation concepts as part of their NextSTEP (Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships) Habitation Systems program.
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