Aerospace Composite Technician — Prototype Fabrication

Poseidon Aerospace; Alameda (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity

Relocation

Health benefits

6% Retirement match

Flexible PTO

Free meals

AI tools

Résumé du poste

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician in Alameda, CA to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype and development programs. You will interpret engineering drawings, build tooling, and support high-rate composite builds from start to finish with epoxy resins and prepregs.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, tooling development, and close collaboration with engineers to refine layup methods and cure cycles for new designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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.

Responsabilités

• Fabricate composite components using hand layup, resin infusion, and bonding techniques.
• Build, modify, and maintain custom molds, fixtures, and jigs to support prototype part fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and designers to interpret 3D models, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Develop and refine 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 manual and power tools.
• Perform surface preparation, adhesive bonding, and final finishing operations.
• Maintain traceability of materials and processes to meet aerospace documentation requirements.
• Identify and communicate design or manufacturability issues and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in prototype and production transition efforts.

Connaissances

Hand layup

Prepreg handling

Vacuum bagging

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Epoxy resins

Outils

CAD software

Description du poste

Poseidon Aerospace is seeking a Composite Technician in Alameda, CA to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype and development programs. You will interpret engineering drawings, build tooling, and support high-rate composite builds from start to finish with epoxy resins and prepregs.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, tooling development, and close collaboration with engineers to refine layup methods and cure cycles for new designs.