Aerospace Composite Technician — Maine Bridge Prototype

Poseidon Aerospace; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

6% Retirement matching

Flexible PTO

Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fr

AI tools access

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a skilled composite technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype and development programs. The role requires hands-on manufacturing, tooling, and ability to interpret engineering concepts from drawings.

You will collaborate with engineers, build jigs and molds, and refine layup methods from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on composite fabrication experience (prototype, marine, or aerospace environment preferred).
• Proficiency with hand layup, prepreg handling, and vacuum bagging techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and process specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Comfortable working with epoxy resins, adhesives, and solvents while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate composite components using hand layup, resin infusion, and bonding techniques.
• Build, modify, and maintain custom molds, fixtures, and jigs for prototype part fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to interpret 3D models, drawings, and instructions.
• Develop layup methods, cure cycles, and fabrication approaches for new designs.
• Set up and monitor vacuum bagging and oven curing processes.
• Trim, drill, and assemble complex composite parts to tight tolerances using tools.
• Perform surface prep, adhesive bonding, and final finishing operations.
• Maintain traceability of materials and processes to aerospace standards.
• Identify design/manufacturability issues and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in prototype and production transition.

Skills

hands-on composite fabrication

hand layup

prepreg handling

vacuum bagging

engineering drawings

CAD models

process specifications

problem solving

troubleshooting

safety procedures

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling software

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a skilled composite technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype and development programs. The role requires hands-on manufacturing, tooling, and ability to interpret engineering concepts from drawings.

You will collaborate with engineers, build jigs and molds, and refine layup methods from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.