Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Continuous Composites Inc • Cleveland, OH

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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 position focuses on developing and defining methods for 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, supported by a team, and take a methodical approach to developing, testing, verifying, and validating processes. Applications include aerospace thermal protection systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.
• Strong background in statistics and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills for proposal development, report writing, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with carbon-carbon composites, ceramic matrix composites, refractory metals, fiber layout, PIP and CVI densification, and pyrolysis-cycle optimization.
• A proven track record of owning and optimizing processes and leading R&D projects.
• Experience with thermal, mechanical, and microstructural material-characterization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Materials Team in developing CMCs from proof of concept through production for real-world applications.
• Own CMC research and development, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal