Materials Engineer | NPI Engineering
Core
Lead the development of new materials and processes for electric aircraft structures, propulsion systems, and batteries from concept through low-rate initial production.
Role type
Senior IC Materials Engineer (NPI)
Builds
New electric aircraft systems and components
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
New product introduction (NPI), scaling production, cost reduction, material evaluations (microscopy, spectroscopy, calorimetry), process development, technical reporting, data-driven decision making
Preferred skills
FAA Part 21 production requirements knowledge, quality systems expertise
Technologies
metallics, ceramics, polymers, composites, filament winding, automated fiber placement, resin transfer molding, compression molding, injection molding, resin casting, metal additive manufacturing, forging, metal casting, stamping, welding, spray coating, electroplating
Responsibilities
Lead materials and process development projects to Technology Readiness Level 7, conduct research and experiments on candidate materials, build and test proof-of-concept prototypes, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams on cost and performance improvements, define make versus buy strategies, select manufacturing equipment, prepare technology development proposals, support manufacturing teams post-transition
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC