Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Continuous Composites Inc • Mentor, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Continuous Composites Inc. is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to support in-house development of high-temperature composites for real-world applications. The role leads the Materials Team in developing methods to create Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) using the company’s CF3D continuous-fiber 3D-printing technology. The engineer owns the process from preform development through densification, with a team supporting the work. The goal is to advance CMCs from proof of concept to production for applications such as aerospace thermal protection systems.

The position involves taking a methodical approach to developing, testing, verifying, and validating processes for densified CMCs, including C/C, C/SiC, and C/C-SiC. The engineer will collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams, as well as vendors and research institutions, to carry out multi-year development plans.

The company describes its environment as dynamic, hands-on, fast-moving, and focused on clear communication and constant innovation. The role is on-site in Mentor, Ohio. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 to work on ITAR or controlled information. Continuous Composites 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, including C/C, C/SiC, and C/C-SiC, using methods such as PIP, CVI, and MI.
• Experience with high-temperature materials and processes, including refractory metals, fiber layout, densification, and optimization of pyrolysis cycles.
• Proven track record in 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, as defined by 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, including aerospace thermal protection systems.
• Own research and development of CMCs, generating preforms and processing them into final, densified parts.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams, vendors, and research institutions to execute multi-year development plans.
• Develop, test, verify, and validate methods for producing densified CMCs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed