E-Textile Engineer – Full-Time (August 2025 Start)

 

Location: In-person | Department: Engineering
Reports to: COO

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About NavaFlex

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NavaFlex is pioneering the future of wearable technology by developing flexible, washable, and safe lithium battery systems embedded directly into fabrics. Our innovations also extend to superconducting materials, redefining performance in next-generation advanced materials. We are on a mission to build a smarter, more connected world—one thread at a time.

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Position Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on, creative, and technically skilled e-Textile Engineer to lead the integration of NavaFlex’s cutting-edge energy solutions into smart fabrics. This role bridges advanced electronics with wearable design and is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of hardware innovation and product usability.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and integrate NavaFlex’s flexible battery systems into textile platforms and wearable garments

• Develop and optimize flexible circuit layouts tailored for smart clothing

• Engineer miniaturized, robust, and washable electronics suitable for fabric embedding

• Create and execute test protocols for performance, durability, and washability of e-textile systems

• Identify and resolve integration challenges using structured problem-solving methods

• Collaborate cross-functionally with textile designers, engineers, and manufacturing partners

• Develop solutions for environmental protection, waterproofing, and user safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and reliability standards

• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications and test results

• Support IP generation and documentation of novel e-textile integration methods

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Textile Engineering

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in wearable electronics, smart textiles, or e-textile development

• Strong understanding of flexible electronics and battery integration in textiles

• Proficiency with circuit simulation/design tools (e.g., SPICE)

• Practical experience with waterproofing and encapsulation techniques for electronics

• Familiarity with roll-to-roll or textile manufacturing processes

• Creative, solution-oriented mindset with an iterative design approach

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment

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Additional Details

• Job Type: Full-time

• Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Work Location: In person at Columbus location

• Visa Sponsorship: U.S. visa sponsorship may be available for highly qualified candidates

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Join Us

If you're excited about the future of wearable technology and want to be part of a passionate, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to: ramrevur@navaflexinc.com

 

NavaFlex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees