Textile Designer and Technologist

The Opportunity:

Apply materials science and engineering principles to develop, process, and test materials to create solutions that meet specific technical and performance criteria, utilizing a systems engineering approach and engineering tools, including DE and physical to optimize material selection and improve manufacturing processes. Apply specific functional knowledge and general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance and may review or guide activities of junior employees.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with pattern making, grading, and construction across a variety of product types, such as apparel, soft goods, and individual equipment
• Experience implementing design for manufacturability practices in direct collaboration with textile manufacturers and cut-and-sew facilities
• Experience translating client requirements to textile products
• Knowledge of factory equipment, garment cutting, sewing, and Quality Assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes
• Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Cloud Illustrator or Photoshop tools
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems for managing product design and development
• Ability to think strategically and make decisions grounded in technical depth
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including various forms of engineers
• Experience designing and manufacturing textile components for military products
• Experience with knit garment design and development processes, including stitch mapping and yarn specification, and automated equipment
• Experience in 3D design tools such as Browzwear or CLO
• Experience with new and evolving manufacturing processes and automation in soft goods production
• Knowledge of government specifications such as P/Ds, MIL-DTLs, and MIL-PRFs
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. 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 benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.