Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites
About The Position
Continuous Composites Inc. is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to lead its Materials Team in developing high-temperature composites for real-world applications. The role focuses on creating Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) using the company’s CF3D® continuous-fiber 3D-printing technology. The engineer will own the process from preform development through densification, with a team supporting the effort, and will take a methodical approach to developing, testing, verifying, and validating processes. Applications include aerospace thermal protection systems. The role involves collaborating with engineering, operations, and business teams, as well as vendors and research institutions, to execute multi-year development plans. The ideal candidate has experience developing densified CMCs such as C/C, C/SiC, and C/C-SiC from scratch using methods including PIP, CVI, and MI. Continuous Composites describes its environment as dynamic and hands-on, with rapid iteration, clear communication, and a focus on innovation. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. and lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information as a U.S. Person under 22 CFR 120.62. The company generally does not provide work-visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials.
- Experience with carbon-carbon and ceramic matrix composites, refractory metals, fiber layout, PIP and CVI densification, and optimization of pyrolysis cycles.
- Proven track record of owning and optimizing work and leading R&D projects.
- Experience with material characterization techniques, including thermal, mechanical, and microstructural methods.
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills for proposal development, report writing, and presentations.
- Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.
- Strong background in statistics and problem-solving techniques.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information as a U.S. Person under 22 CFR 120.62.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
- Experience developing densified CMCs (C/C, C/SiC, C/C-SiC) from scratch using methods such as PIP, CVI, and MI.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Materials Team in developing CMCs from proof of concept through production for real-world applications, including aerospace thermal protection systems.
- Own the research and development of CMCs, including generating preforms and processing them into final, densified parts.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams, as well as vendors and research institutions, to execute multi-year development plans.
- Develop, test, verify, and validate approaches for producing high-temperature composites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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