Softgoods Engineering Technologist - (ADV000BN6)

Company: CGI
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the universe's origins, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable space exploration while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working with NASA at centers across the United States. We have an exciting opportunity for a Softgoods Engineering Technologist to join the team with JETS II teammate company, Nexus. This position is located in Houston, TX. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Design, develop, and fabricate new and innovative functional softgoods articles for the manned spaceflight program such as stowage solutions, structural inflatables, ancillary space suit equipment, thermal blankets, and general deep space product design. . Clearly and thoroughly present design concepts and considerations. . Collaborate with engineers and designers to understand requirements of working on a variety of systems and hardware. . Take ownership and show initiative to complete softgoods design tasks. . Perform sewing machine maintenance, repair, and custom modifications to tailor the sewing machine for unique stitching operations. . Create patterns and develop mockups for verifying fit and function of softgood articles. . Interpret fabrication drawings to assemble sewn products, and review fabrication drawings before final release for flight fabrication. . Seek new manufacturing techniques and innovative materials. . Occasionally travel to other NASA centers to perform softgoods fabrication and installation. . Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment. . Ability to work in confined spaces, scale steps and ladders. . Perform other duties as required. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. . Typically requires a HS diploma and 15 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 5 years of experience. . 3 years' experience in a softgoods lab environment with emphasis in softgoods design and fabrication. . Demonstrated capability to independently devise solutions to complex design problems by their own efforts, and by soliciting inputs from other technical experts. . Expertise in a wide range of hands-on fabrication – sewing machines, laser cutters, fabric welders, 3D printers, band saws, drills, etc. . Demonstrated success working with a team. . Proficiency utilizing Adobe, AutoCAD, and Rhino CAD software. Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: . BA, BFA, or BS in Industrial Design or equivalent is desired. . Experienced in aerospace product design processes including ability to read, understand, and create fabrication drawings. . Experienced with fabricating processes for prototyping and flight softgood products. . Experienced in Adobe, AutoCAD, and Rhino CAD software. . Familiar with the NASA/JSC Softgoods design and development and JETS Engineering Life Cycle processes. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $42,600.00 - $85,100.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-MB7 Skills: Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator Analytical Thinking English What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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