Composites Design Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and test lightweight composite airframe structures for next-generation autonomous defense vehicles (UAVs).
Role type
Senior Composites Design Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Composite UAV airframes and components for autonomous defense platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Composite materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite structure design, laminate architecture, FEA (ANSYS), NX CAD, composite manufacturing processes (prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, infusion), structural analysis, rapid prototyping
Preferred skills
Aerospace/UAV composite experience, autoclave/RTM/AFP/ATL processes, manufacturing-driven design tradeoffs, NDI methods (ultrasound, CT), Fibersim, composite failure mode analysis
Technologies
NX, ANSYS, Fibersim
Responsibilities
Design composite structures for UAVs from concept to flight test; perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA; support fabrication and integration of prototype hardware; collaborate with manufacturing and test teams; develop scalable laminate architectures and joint designs; support structural test planning and execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
