Lead Composite Development Engineer

STENA•Middle River, MD

3d•$92,000 - $138,100

About The Position

As the Lead Composite Development Engineer, you will work on the Advanced Material team, supporting the development introduction of new composite materials onto aerospace components. You will focus on the industrialization of new materials from the test development through to application development. You will work closely with various internal functional groups (Engineering, Sourcing/Procurement, Quality, Operations) as well as outside entities, such as test labs and research institutions, and material suppliers. The support ranges from developing part manufacture techniques to material testing and data analysis. As the engineer, you should demonstrate an ability to work with limited to some supervision, and in collaboration with others, effectively interfacing and integrating their activities within the engineering organization and with external entities. An ability to establish and manage multiple projects within time constraints is required. You will also be responsible for timely identification and communication of project obstacles to engineering technical leads. Who WE are and where WE are going At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or associated engineering discipline with relevant material development experience
5 or more years of experience in composite material development or engineering relating to developing composite material and structures or aerospace structures
Experience in manufacturing and engineering technology development
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Aerospace materials processing and testing experience.
MS office proficient.

Responsibilities

Lead new composite material testing and application development:
Manage stream of materials for testing and analysis
Support finding new materials to solve critical product level problems
Plan, Develop and Execute material screening and testing
Application Specific Support
Support suppliers or early-stage application of new materials with part fabrication and test development.
Composite part development to support material use cases
Strategy development of application for advanced material use cases
Team Leadership
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to development team and to engineering technicians