Aerospace Composite Fabrication Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health insurance

RSUs (equity)

401(k) Match

Career growth

Job summary

LiquidPiston is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Specialist/Technician to lead hands-on fabrication of carbon fiber, Kevlar, and epoxy components for fixed-wing UAVs and aircraft. This onsite role will be in Bloomfield, CT, with relocation to Suffield, CT later in 2026.

The ideal candidate will excel in composite layup and mold-making and collaborate closely with engineers to shape a dedicated composite manufacturing workspace and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on composite fabrication experience (aerospace, marine, motorsports, or performance products).
• Strong portfolio of past composite components and photos.
• Skilled in mold-making, layup, vacuum bagging, and finishing techniques.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to high-quality, aesthetically pleasing parts.
• Self-driven, reliable, and focused on meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organization and shop discipline are essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-quality composite components (wings, fairings, structural elements) using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and epoxy systems.
• Design and build molds for composite layups, including plug construction, tool prep, and vacuum bagging.
• Work with RTM, autoclave modeling, and compression molding techniques as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop manufacturing workflows and specialized tools.
• Perform field repairs and rapid design iterations on parts.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized shop environment with top-tier fabrication quality.
• Document fabrication processes, material usage, and design changes.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Mold making

Layup & vacuum bagging

Attention to detail

Self-driven

Organization & shop discipline

FEA/structural exposure

CNC machining familiarity

Tools

CNC machining

Hand tools

Shop equipment

Autoclave/RTM processes

Job description

LiquidPiston is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Specialist/Technician to lead hands-on fabrication of carbon fiber, Kevlar, and epoxy components for fixed-wing UAVs and aircraft. This onsite role will be in Bloomfield, CT, with relocation to Suffield, CT later in 2026.

The ideal candidate will excel in composite layup and mold-making and collaborate closely with engineers to shape a dedicated composite manufacturing workspace and prototypes.