Position Summary

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced textile engineer for our 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

Collaborate with the program's other Senior Textile Engineer at Natick, MA, on current issues, cutting edge technologies, industry relations, and lessons learned

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

Experience with military uniforms and equipment 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.

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. 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.