Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Composites

Triton Systems, Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer focused on composites. This role involves leading innovative projects in a collaborative environment, where you will design and analyze composite structures, manage project teams, and engage with clients. With a strong emphasis on research and development, you will have the opportunity to contribute to exciting new products that meet complex requirements in defense, aerospace, and environmental sustainability. Join a company that values creativity and teamwork while delivering high-impact solutions to real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in design engineering with a focus on composite materials.
• Hands-on experience with polymer matrix composites and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and manage technical teams in composite design.
• Develop and present proposals to customers and manage relationships.

Skills

Design and Analysis of composites structures

Project management

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Customer relationship management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

Ansys

FEMAP/NASTRAN

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Composites

Company Summary

Triton Systems, Inc combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast–paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high–impact results – on time, on budget and having fun while doing it.

Composites focus areas include lightweighting, high temperature composites, multifunctionality and manufacturing process development. Our programs often involve highly stressed composites subject to dynamic loading; part quality, durability and repeatability; and design for high temperature and high heat flux environments.

Position Summary

Triton Systems is seeking a Composites Engineer with structural, fiber–reinforced polymer composites knowledge and experience in design and manufacturing. Should have a strong background in innovative research and development and a desire to create exciting new products. Triton's diverse set of projects will give you experience across the product development cycle and allow you to shine in a fast–paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Project management and technical leadership
• Design and Analysis of composites structures
• Presentation of results to customers (written and oral)
• Supervision and development of new technologies through research and development
• Business development through customer relationships and proposal writing
• Management of external partners and suppliers
• Recognizing and solving complex problems
• Project level ideation and technical development

Qualifications

• Hands–on experimental and fabrication experience with polymer matrix composites
• Foundational understanding of structural and mechanical design
• Experience with the design of complex composite load bearing structures
• Familiarity with adhesive bonding and joint design for polymer matrix composites and metallic components
• Must have industrial experience in (carbon–fiber/ Vglass–fiber reinforced) polymer composites manufacturing.
• Technical writing and proposal experience a plus

Education/Experience

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 7–10+ years of experience working as a design engineering with a focus in composite materials.
• Experience in Finite Element Modeling of composite and/or metallic structures with industry standard codes (Abaqus, Ansys, FEMAP/NASTRAN, etc.)
• Ability to execute engineering and design of structural fiber–reinforced composite materials
• Knowledge of matrix resin and adhesive chemistries a plus
• Experience managing technical teams and directing projects
• Research and proposal writing experience a plus

Due to the nature of our business and information associated with this position, interested candidates must be US Citizens.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we remain committed to hiring and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

We offer a competitive salary with full benefits package.

To apply, please follow the link on our careers page at: