Description
Leidos has an excellent opportunity for a Soft Goods Engineering Technician to work on the Cargo Mission Contract (CMC4). In this position, they will provide semi-professional technical support for engineers working in such areas as research, design, development, testing, or manufacturing process improvement. Work pertains primarily to soft goods fabrication, with a strong emphasis on sewing, as well as repair, and modifications. This role is also responsible for altering Astronaut Crew clothing on a regular basis. This position will support both new hardware development projects and the sustaining engineering.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform soft goods sewing, design, manufacturing, and repair
Alter Astronaut Crew clothing as required
Design and fabricate Soft Goods prototypes for flight support and mockups
Provide technical engineering support and perform steps via work authorizing documents
Support multiple projects, prioritize, and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Take direction from engineering and clearly communicate issues/concerns as they arise
Wrap cables with non-flammable materials in preparation for flight processing
General Lab cleanup and maintenance
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year sewing experience in aerospace soft goods design, manufacturing, and repair
General understanding of how to read and implement requirements from engineering drawings and work orders
Familiarity with the engineering drawings process
General knowledge regarding mathematics and computer science
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years soft goods manufacturing skills. Emphasis on Aerospace experience
Working understanding of Maximo Inventory Management System or similar work order task system
Ability to develop prototypes and intuitive solutions to complex designs
NASA or similar aerospace soft goods fabrication experience
Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent. Residence is required due to length of investigation required for non-U.S. persons.
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Original Posting:
May 29, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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