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 CF3D continuous-fiber 3D-printing technology. The engineer will own the process from preform development through densification and will lead research and development from proof of concept through production, including materials for aerospace thermal protection systems. The position involves taking a methodological approach to developing, testing, verifying, and validating processes for densified CMCs. The successful candidate will work in a hands-on, dynamic environment and collaborate with engineering, operations, business teams, vendors, and research institutions on multi-year development plans. The role also includes mentoring junior team members.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials.
- Experience with high-temperature materials and processes such as carbon-carbon, ceramic matrix composites, refractory metals, fiber layout, PIP and CVI densification, and pyrolysis-cycle optimization.
- Demonstrated ability to own and optimize work and lead 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.
- 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 PhD in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Materials Team in developing CMCs from proof of concept to production for real-world applications, such as aerospace thermal protection systems.
- Lead research and development of CMCs, including generating preforms and processing them into final, densified parts.
- Own the process from preform development through densification.
- 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 creating high-temperature composites.
- Mentor junior team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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