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 developing Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) using the company’s Continuous Fiber (CF3D) printing technology. The engineer will own the process from preform development through densification, with a team supporting the work. The position involves developing CMCs from proof of concept to production, including applications such as aerospace thermal protection systems. The ideal candidate has experience developing densified CMCs—including C/C, C/SiC, and C/C-SiC—from scratch using methods such as PIP, CVI, and MI, and takes a methodical approach to development, testing, verification, and validation. The role includes collaboration with engineering, operations, business teams, vendors, and research institutions on multi-year development plans. Continuous Composites describes its environment as dynamic and hands-on, with a focus on rapid iteration, clear communication, and 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 developing densified CMCs such as C/C, C/SiC, and C/C-SiC using methods including PIP, CVI, and MI.
- Experience with fiber layout 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 techniques.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Materials Team in creating CMCs from proof of concept through production for real-world applications, such as aerospace thermal protection systems.
- Own 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 and define methods for creating CMCs using CF3D printing technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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