Composite Layup Technician

Neon Aerospace•Manchester, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Neon Aero is seeking a Composite Layup Technician to work onsite in Manchester, Connecticut. The technician will perform complex composite layups according to approved engineering and manufacturing requirements, maintain material and quality controls, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to deliver reliable aerospace hardware. Work includes producing carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composite layups using dry and wet processes, including complex geometries and mixed-material assemblies. The technician will prepare tooling, place and inspect plies, conduct debulking and vacuum leak checks, and help ensure components meet defined requirements. The position supports flight-critical quality through material traceability, accurate process records, defect identification, and controlled rework. It also contributes to first-article builds, process development, root-cause investigations, training, and manufacturing improvements, while supporting safe, organized, detail-intensive onsite production and coordinating quality and takt time. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of hands-on composite layup experience in aircraft or aerospace manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience. The technician should be able to execute complex layups with minimal supervision and interpret engineering and manufacturing documentation. Physical tasks include standing, reaching, and repetitive hand movements. The job posting states that production shift, overtime expectations, lifting limits, additional physical requirements, and work authorization, export-control, and clearance requirements are to be confirmed by the manager. Neon Aero describes its work as combining startup agility with aerospace expertise and using automation, AI-driven tools, and a connected digital backbone. The company offers competitive compensation, equity participation, growth opportunities, and health, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits. The expected compensation range is $28–$31 USD; final compensation depends on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity, and location. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and benefits, if applicable. Final candidates must complete a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of hands-on composite layup experience in aircraft or aerospace manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
Ability to execute complex layups with minimal supervision, including integration of core or foam, fabric, and metallic materials.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, ply tables, ply orientation and sequence requirements, work orders, and process instructions.
Hands-on knowledge of dry and wet layup, mold and tooling preparation, debulking, vacuum integrity and leak checks, cure preparation, vacuum and temperature monitoring, cleanroom controls, chemical safety, and FOD prevention.
Experience with manufacturing documentation, lot traceability, material shelf-life and out-time controls, layup defect recognition, and escalation.
Strong manual dexterity, precise workmanship, communication, independent judgment, and collaboration skills.
Ability to perform hands-on production tasks involving standing, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.
Ability to comply with facility and information-security controls.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with first-article builds and complex assemblies.
Experience with AS9100 quality practices, process improvement, engineering investigations, mentoring, training, auditing, technician certification when authorized, and small-team coordination.

Responsibilities

Perform complex composite layups to approved engineering and manufacturing requirements.
Produce carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composite layups using dry and wet processes, including complex geometries and mixed-material assemblies.
Prepare tooling; place and inspect plies; conduct debulking and vacuum leak checks; and help ensure components meet defined requirements.
Maintain material traceability, accurate process records, defect identification, and controlled rework to protect flight-critical quality.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production to deliver reliable aerospace hardware.
Contribute to first-article builds, process development, root-cause investigations, training, and manufacturing improvements.
Support safe, organized, detail-intensive onsite manufacturing while coordinating production quality and takt time.
Escalate layup defects and support engineering investigations, process improvement, mentoring, training, auditing, technician certification when authorized, and small-team coordination.