Softgoods Development Technician

The role

You will build prototypes, samples, and fixtures by cutting, bonding, sewing, and assembling materials. You will work with textiles, elastomers, and foams alongside engineers and designers.

What you will do

• Build prototypes, samples, and fixtures to spec.
• Execute cut-and-sew, bonding, lamination, and assembly tasks.
• Prepare materials and maintain shop tools and equipment.
• Keep the prototyping space organized, safe, and production-ready.
• Document measurements, process notes, and results.
• Partner with engineers and designers to grow toward independent ownership.

Required qualifications

• 0-3 years experience (internships, vocational training, apprenticeships, or relevant personal projects count)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hands-on aptitude with textiles, foams, and elastomers
• Foundational technical sense of measurement and tolerances
• CAD foundation with ability to read and navigate 3D models and translate drawings into physical parts
• Strong organization skills

Nice to have

• Technical certificate, associate degree, or trade training
• Equivalent practical experience
• Cut-and-sew, sewing machine operation, or pattern work
• Adhesives, bonding, and lamination
• Safe use of hand and power tools and basic shop practices
• Knowledge of general machine shop practices
• Reading drawings or patterns, and using basic measurement or CAD tools
• Familiarity with textiles, yarns, leathers, elastomers, or foams

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match, 100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in homes. Their flagship is NEO, a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world.