Composite Materials Engineer

Job Description

Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes, qualification plans, and mechanical testing programs for aerospace engine and flight hardware components. Investigate composite defects and process variations, assess material selection and manufacturability with design teams, and qualify suppliers, tooling, raw materials, and cure profiles.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, plus at least five years of direct experience with advanced polymer matrix or ceramic matrix composites. Candidates must understand composite fabrication, non-destructive testing, material characterization, aerospace quality standards, and FAA qualification guidelines, and must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR requirements.

Key Skills: Composite Materials Processing, Autoclave Curing, Resin Transfer Molding, Prepreg Layup, Material Qualification, Coupon Testing, Mechanical Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Non-Destructive Testing, Material Characterization, AS9100, NADCAP, FAA Material Qualification, Supplier Qualification, Manufacturability Assessment