Softgoods Lab Deputy Manager

Position Summary

The Softgoods Lab Deputy Manager will support daily Softgoods design and fabrication tasks, assist with operations, and collaborate with various teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Softgoods Lab Manager with daily oversight of lab personnel, workflow, and operational activities.
• Aid in communication and coordination with NASA Civil Servants, Branch Chiefs, and Division Chiefs.
• Participate in meetings with JETS TO managers to forecast work requirements, budget needs, and resource allocations.
• Contribute to recruitment, interviewing, and selection of new SGL employees.
• Develop, document, and improve training materials and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Train new employees on SOPs while ensuring adherence to flight hardware quality standards.
• Provide weekly project status updates to NASA customers and JETS Program Managers.
• Ensure employee compliance with mandatory trainings and timely completion of daily timecard submissions.
• Support daily team briefings to communicate tasks, deadlines, and priorities.
• Track and distribute workload for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Evaluate new tasks, including material needs, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Support inventory tracking, storage, labeling, and material control in accordance with JSC requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams such as Materials, Stress, Manufacturing, Electrical, Thermal, and Drafting/Checking.
• Implement and coordinate safe-operation procedures and safety analyses for SGL activities.
• Support process improvements and cost-saving strategies.
• Advise on technical training and professional development for Softgoods designers.
• Recommend equipment upgrades to enhance Softgoods Lab capabilities.
• Manage flight material and hardware inventory.
• Assist with procurement of materials needed for prototyping and fabrication activities.
• Promote and participate in innovation initiatives and skill advancement efforts within the SGL.
• Prepare and submit the weekly Softgoods Lab Activity Report (WAR).

Requisition Qualifications

• Typical requirements: HS diploma and 15 years of experience or BS in Engineering Technology or related field and 10 years of experience.
• Typical preferences: Experience in NASA, aerospace, government, or other regulated environments; knowledge of NASA/JSC processes, configuration management practices, and flight-hardware requirements; proficiency with Rhino, AutoCAD, and other CAD software tools; familiarity with ISO 9000 or related quality-management systems; experience coordinating small technical teams or managing work assignments; experience in Softgoods design and fabrication, including materials selection and sewing technologies.

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Many additional perks and benefits

Compensation Details

• ET3-ETS

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting

06/03/2026 - Until Filled