Lead Aerospace Composite Technician

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for dependents

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Chief Technician - Composite Materials to lead manufacturing, assembly, and integration of critical composite propulsion hardware for advanced rocket propulsion systems. You will supervise composite manufacturing activities, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across production operations.

The role requires extensive experience in composite lay-up, curing processes, autoclave operation, and NDT familiarity, with a focus on high‑precision

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on composite manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years experience supervising technicians or manufacturing teams.
• Experience with composite lay-up and curing processes.
• Experience operating autoclaves and managing cure cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead composite lay‑up, filament winding, curing, and post‑cure processing activities for propulsion hardware.
• Supervise manufacture of composite motor cases, nozzle components, insulation liners, and related structures.
• Oversee assembly and integration of composite components into propulsion subsystems.
• Manage composite tooling, mandrels, moulds, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and safe handling of resins, adhesives, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Review inspection results, NDT findings, and support non-conformance resolution.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Leadership

Quality inspection

Autoclave operation

NDT knowledge

Education

Technical Diploma in Composite Manufacturing

Tools

Autoclave equipment

NDE equipment

Job description

EDGE is seeking a Chief Technician - Composite Materials to lead manufacturing, assembly, and integration of critical composite propulsion hardware for advanced rocket propulsion systems. You will supervise composite manufacturing activities, ensure quality and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across production operations.

The role requires extensive experience in composite lay-up, curing processes, autoclave operation, and NDT familiarity, with a focus on high‑precision