Staff Materials & Processes Engineer, Structural Composites
Core
Research, trade, and select composite material and processes for structural applications; identify qualification envelopes, form test plans, and execute characterization campaigns.
Role type
Staff Materials & Processes Engineer, Structural Composites
Builds
Terran R rocket structural components and manufacturing processes
Domain
Aerospace / Structural Composites
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural composite material selection, process characterization, statistical experimental design, failure analysis, technical specification development, process improvement, allowables development, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
carbon fiber reinforced structural composite systems, structural composite testing standards (e.g., CMH-17), process control
Technologies
welding, additive manufacturing, composite processing
Responsibilities
Research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications; Identify qualification envelopes and execute characterization campaigns; Develop and maintain technical specifications and engineering standards; Drive statistically-driven experimental design and process improvement campaigns; Interface with materials engineering, laboratory, design, manufacturing, quality assurance, product engineering, and leadership teams.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence