Senior Textile Engineer (Natick, MA)

Job Locations MA-Natick
ID
2024-7362
Work Region
CONUS
Category
SSV (Solider Survivability)
Clearance
Secret

Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced textile engineer for our Natick Team supporting a large U.S. Army contract headquartered at Fort Belvoir, VA. Application to this position includes pre-hire assessments in general cognition, technical aptitude, communication, and soft skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced textile theories, concepts, principles, and processes to combat clothing systems 
  • Assist in the research, design, development, fabrication, test and evaluation and materials integration of complex systems for a variety of Soldier platforms 
  • Integrate solutions to protect against threats such as environmental, chemical, biological, flame, and threat detection 
  • Resolve complex problems associated with protection, survivability, and lethality in various environments 
  • Conduct and coordinate material system investigations and analyses to determine feasibility of advanced technologies, evaluate product development approaches, define design concepts for future programs, and resolve major issues in current projects 
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate development programs to ensure adherence to technological approaches in the development, integration, and manufacturing of materials and combat and specialized clothing systems meeting stringent functional and environmental requirements 
  • Review and evaluate system performance against specifications, monitor field performance, and assess risks related to meeting user and specification requirements 
  • Identify material and end-item deficiencies, propose technological concepts, recommend development programs, and prepare funding estimates and time-phasing requirements for significant improvements 
  • Initiate engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as needed 
  • Maintain extensive liaison with other agencies to exchange information on related developments and secure cooperative and transition agreements 
  • Assist in developing joint programs with industry to facilitate research in manufacturing processes and transition fabrication methodologies for military clothing production 
  • Manage fiscal resources allocated for RDTE programs and customer projects 
  • Deliver briefings and prepare reports with interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations 
  • Maintain active contact with industry, academia, and other organizations involved in related research and development areas 
  • Review program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and greater than 10 years of relevant experience 
  • Current SECRET security clearance or ability to obtain 
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in textile engineering materials, development, integration, and manufacturing 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Independent worker and self-starter 
  • Natick experience strongly preferred 
  • Current U.S. blue passport and ability to travel (CONUS and OCONUS) up to 10% 
  • Adherence to program's teleworking policy of camera on and professional attire (smart casual) while working remotely 

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

 

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation.
MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.

 

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Applicant.Assist@mag.us or call (703) 376-8993.

 

 

 

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86250 to $143750 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

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