Aerospace Composite Technician - Prototyping

Poseidon Aerospace; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Employee Health Benefit Plans

6% Retirement matching

Flexible PTO

Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked/fr

AI tools and subscriptions

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a skilled Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype programs. You will interpret engineering concepts, build tooling, and support high-rate builds from start to finish.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with layup, resin infusion, vacuum bagging, and the ability to read drawings and CAD models.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Hand layup

Prepreg handling

Vacuum bagging

Reading drawings

CAD models

Process specs

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a skilled Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype programs. You will interpret engineering concepts, build tooling, and support high-rate builds from start to finish.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with layup, resin infusion, vacuum bagging, and the ability to read drawings and CAD models.