Composite Technician I-III
Core
Hands-on manufacturing of composite structures, assemblies, and components for spacecraft and space systems using precision tools and curing processes.
Role type
Manufacturing Technician (Composites)
Builds
Composite parts, assemblies, and subsystems for space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Composites
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite layup, vacuum bag processing, bonding, autoclave/oven curing, precision measurement (calipers, micrometers), core fitting (Honeycomb, foam, syntactic), mechanical hardware integration, tool usage (pneumatic, hand, power)
Preferred skills
Military equipment maintenance, electronics troubleshooting, material data sheet interpretation, shop organization
Technologies
Autoclaves, ovens, vacuum bagging systems, precision scales, torque wrenches
Responsibilities
Assemble structures with bonding and fastener applications, prepare parts for bagging with bleeders and thermocouples, perform vacuum bag processing and curing, make basic layouts and check dimensions, fit thermal protection systems
Seniority
Entry to Senior Technician (I-III levels)