2026-01-09 – Weekly Textile Jobs : Deep space exploration needs a Textile Engineer

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.


This week’s job market has a mix of critical needs and some exciting remote opportunities. Textile design and engineering roles are especially in demand, and there are verified work-from-home options for those seeking flexibility.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Textile Designer
    Company: Ruggable | Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Ruggable is on the hunt for a self-motivated Textile Designer to join their team. This is a great chance for someone with a creative flair.

    Apply Here

  • Senior Textile Designer
    Company: Ruggable | Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Looking for a leadership role? Ruggable is also seeking a Senior Textile Designer. Ideal for those with experience and a passion for design.

    Apply Here

  • Textile Engineer Support
    Company: NedGraphics | Location: Atlanta, GA
    If you’re into design software for various textile industries, NedGraphics needs someone with 3+ years of experience.

    Apply Here

  • Textile Engineer Support
    Company: NedGraphics | Location: Chattanooga, TN
    Similar to the Atlanta role, this position is perfect for those with a solid background in textile design and software.

    Apply Here

  • Contract Textile Designer
    Company: Ruggable | Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Ruggable is also looking for contract designers. If you’re flexible and experienced, this might be a great fit.

    Apply Here

  • Textile Engineer Support
    Company: NedGraphics | Location: Dalton, GA
    Another opportunity with NedGraphics for those experienced in textile design software.

    Apply Here

  • Textile Chemical Engineer
    Company: Mclaurin Aerospace | Location: Houston, TX
    Get involved in deep space exploration with this exciting role. If space and textiles excite you, this is a unique chance.

    Apply Here

  • Textile Developer
    Company: ProKatchers LLC | Location: Beaverton, OR
    A role for those with a Bachelor’s in Textile Engineering looking to develop their career.

    Apply Here

  • Textile Machine Operator (Fiberglass)
    Company: Allegiance Staffing | Location: Huntersville, NC
    Get your hands on manufacturing with this operator role. Experience in textiles is a plus.

    Apply Here

  • Fashion & Textile Associate Designer
    Company: KT Group Inc | Location: New York, NY
    For those passionate about fashion and textiles, this role offers a supportive environment to thrive.

    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

This week, there are solid remote opportunities for those looking for flexibility. Here’s what’s available:

  • Independent Territory Sales Representative (Textiles)
    Company: Robert Kaufman Co., Inc | Location: Sacramento, CA
    Dive into the world of textiles with a focus on creative sales. Ideal for those with a background in textiles or hand-crafts.

    Apply Here

  • Independent Sales Rep (1099) - CA & NV
    Company: Robert Kaufman Co., Inc | Location: Los Angeles, CA
    Explore the quilt and textile industry with a reputable company. Perfect for independent sales professionals.

    Apply Here

  • Independent Sales Rep (1099) - UT & CO
    Company: Robert Kaufman Co., Inc | Location: Commerce City, CO
    Another opportunity with Robert Kaufman for those in Utah and Colorado territories. Flexibility and independence are key.

    Apply Here

  • Independent Sales Rep (1099) - New England Territory
    Company: Robert Kaufman Co., Inc | Location: Boston, MA
    Represent the quilt and textile industry in New England. A great role for independent, driven sales reps.

    Apply Here

  • Technical Sales Executive - B2B Manufacturing
    Company: Hatch Global Search | Location: Portsmouth, NH
    This role involves selling textile solutions and waterproofing tapes. The position requires B2B sales expertise.

    Apply Here

  • Hospitality Sales Executive
    Company: Lepley Recruiting Services | Location: Atlanta, GA
    Focused on sales in the hospitality interiors sector, this role is perfect for someone with B2B experience in textiles.

    Apply Here

  • District Sales Manager - Remote | WFH
    Company: Get It - Marketing | Location: Sayreville, NJ
    Covering a wide range of products, this role offers a chance to manage sales from the comfort of your own home.

    Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


That’s all for this week. Stay proactive, and remember to check the listings frequently. Good luck!

Applied to Ruggable last week — these “real-time” posts vanish fast; apply within 24h and include CLO3D/NedGraphics keywords.

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Quick tip from my last space-textiles application: “apply within 24h” and rename your resume/portfolio files to include CLO3D/NedGraphics plus one material specialty (e.g., PI/aramid), and attach a 1-page spec with outgassing/thermal data — got me same-day callbacks. Small caveat: for remote roles, state your time zone and lab access in the first line.

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Real-time space listings: attach ASTM E595/TML notes; check materials at https://outgassing.nasa.gov. For remote, include a quick test rig clip.

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Got the best responses on deep-space textiles after I attached a one-pager on “fiber shed control” — particle counts (ISO 14644) and a brief NASA-STD-6001 note — plus an edge-sealing method I’ve used on Vectran sleeves. Heads-up: some of those “verified WFH” roles still want cleanroom assembly days once a quarter, so confirm travel before you commit. +1 to @ethanJ75, but don’t sweat tool buzzwords if you can show a validated test protocol.

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I started getting callbacks when I added a tiny “constraints line” at the top of my resume: “vacuum-ready, -150°C↔+120°C thermal cycling, low-lint weave, AO-aware layup,” and linked a 1‑pager test summary so it’s obvious at a glance since posts can expire fast. @felix_32 is right on specs, but for something like Ruggable I swap in abrasion/pilling numbers instead of vacuum notes so the screener doesn’t bounce me. , tailoring every time is annoying, but it works.

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Quick example: I started attaching a one-page “build traveler” to applications — needle size, thread lot, stitch density, and a seam-strength photo tagged ASTM D1683 — and it got me immediate calls for flight-facing softgoods. It signals traceability; I add a tiny QR to raw pull data and a note: “traceability wins trust.” It’s overkill for consumer brands, but teams near vacuum/thermal hardware respond fast.

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On the deep-space textile roles, I’ve had better luck when I attach a tiny E595 outgassing snippet (TML/CVCM for the coating/adhesive on the fabric) and link the exact material in NASA’s database: https://outgassing.nasa.gov; if you don’t have lab data, vendor sheets plus a 2-hour 125C bake note did the trick. Drives me nuts seeing postings that just say “space-rated” with no targets, but this tweak got me same-day reads on remote apps.

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But i’ve had the best responses when I include a single cleanliness line — “IEST-STD-CC1246D Level 100A/100” — plus a 20‑second lint‑shedding clip in my portfolio; @victorT2020’s doc approach pairs well with that. It signals handling discipline for flight hardware without overloading the resume, kind of like showing your kitchen’s health score.

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Building on @victorT2020, the small add that moved the needle for me was a single thermal‑cycling note: ‘5× −55°C→+85°C; ΔL <0.3% on fabric+adhesive’ right under the materials list, and the deep‑space recruiters replied. If it’s a fast‑moving listing like the Ruggable remote slots, I swap that for a one‑liner Taber abrasion result plus current lead time on the face yarns.

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I’ve gotten quicker callbacks by leading my materials section with “for a one‑liner Taber abrasion result plus current lead time on the face yarns.” It shows you’re production‑minded: Taber CS‑10F, 1 kg, 1,000 cycles, [redacted] loss, and vendor‑confirmed 5–6 week lead on 840d HT PA6,6. If you don’t have Taber data yet, note a Martindale equivalent or the booked third‑party test date so they know it’s in motion.

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Quick tip from recent interviews: I include ASTM E595 outgassing data in the spec footnotes — ‘TML 0.62%, CVCM 0.02%’ — plus a note that the laminate tolerated a 72‑hour vacuum bake at 125°C with no resin bloom. If you don’t have your own numbers yet, cite an analog from NASA’s database (https://outgassing.nasa.gov) and state your bake plan; it’s deodorant for polymers and reviewers notice.

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I’ve had better luck when the project sheet includes a compact flammability/ESD line for space fabrics — ‘NASA‑STD‑6001B Test 1: pass, afterflame 1.7 s; IEC 61340‑2‑1 decay <0.5 s’ — it gets read faster than a portfolio; if it’s not a flight role, I swap in NFPA 701 instead.

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