Composites Technician

Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes with a sharp eye on material behavior, cure kinetics, and process-structure-property relationships

Fabricate and test advanced aircraft components and tooling using both conventional and novel manufacturing methods

Conduct hands-on material characterization including mechanical testing, material property evaluation, and process validation

Author shop procedures and technical documentation that reflect genuine expertise, not just steps copied from a datasheet

Partner with engineers to investigate failures, qualify new materials, and develop first-of-kind processes where the answer isn't always known yet

Foster a manufacturing culture built around curiosity, rigor, and continuous improvement

5+ years of deep, hands-on composites experience, with colleagues who come to you when something doesn't behave the way it should

You think in terms of resin systems, cure cycles, fiber architecture, and void content, not just layup sequences

As comfortable discussing the chemistry behind a prepreg system as you are running an autoclave or troubleshooting a bonded joint

Proven ability to take ownership of undefined problems and turn them into documented, repeatable solutions

Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where structure is built, not given

Experience with material characterization, mechanical testing, or process development in an R&D or advanced manufacturing setting is a strong plus