Composite M&P Engineer I

Firefly Aerospace
Any Location, TX
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Composite M&P Engineer I will apply their broad technical knowledge and experience to support design, manufacturing, testing and R&D projects. The candidate must be innovative and a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills.

What You Will Do

The candidate will form an integral part of the advanced materials department, a team of engineers and technicians that are a focal for material related support for the company. The candidate will serve as a materials engineer focusing on nonmetallic materials including carbon fiber composites and various adhesives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about materials engineering, has excellent interpersonal skills, and is a self-starter who can work well in a team environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering/Science role.
  • Experience in polymeric materials research, testing or manufacturing.
  • Broad technical understanding of several composite material processes and operations including, but not limited to, out-of-autoclave processes, composites and polymer joining and surface engineering for aerospace applications.
  • A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company.
  • Experienced in coordinating and conducting laboratory work and data analysis to drive technical materials engineering decisions.
  • Ability to travel to customers and other Firefly sites up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

  • Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
  • Parental leave
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Short term disability
  • Flexible PTO options
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