Softgoods Thermal Protection Systems Technician
Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Fabricate and assemble thermal protection materials
- Ensure operations are in accordance with company’s manufacturing system
- Read and interpret engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methodology
- Ensure that projects and production jobs maintain the highest quality standards
- Minimum 3 – 5 years professional experience in thermal protection system (TPS) blanket or multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket manufacturing and assembly
- Various sewing machine operational knowledge is required such as straight stitch, zig-zag and pre-programmed machines
- Understanding of fabrics and materials with in the sewing environment
- Extensive knowledge in materials and processes related to textiles and fabrics
- Operation knowledge of die cutting machines and automated static cutting tables a plus but not required
- Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing or aerospace company is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
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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