Materials & Processes Engineer
Core
Lead the development, qualification, and FAA certification of composite airframe materials and processes for next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Role type
Senior Composite Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Builds
Composite and metallic structures for eVTOL air vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Composite Materials Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite materials expertise (thermoset/thermoplastic, prepregs, resin infusion, out-of-autoclave), material allowables definition, process specification authoring, FAA 14 CFR Part 23/27 certification knowledge, failure analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), supplier qualification
Preferred skills
General aviation fabrication processes, design guidelines creation, regulatory interface experience
Technologies
Thermoset systems, thermoplastic systems, prepregs, resin infusion, out-of-autoclave techniques
Responsibilities
Lead development and qualification of composite materials and structural processes; Author and maintain material/process specifications and test plans for FAA certification; Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to meet strength, stiffness, and fatigue requirements; Interface with FAA and DERs for certification efforts; Support failure analysis and root cause investigations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities