Aerospace Composite Technician — Prototyping & Tooling

Poseidon Aerospace; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation support

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Flexible PTO

Free lunches

AI tools

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype programs. You will interpret engineering drawings, build tooling, and support one-off and high-rate builds from start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in composite fabrication (prototype, marine, or aerospace), experience with hand layup, prepregs, vacuum bagging, and reading CAD models and process specs.

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

Read drawings CAD models

Problem solving

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype programs. You will interpret engineering drawings, build tooling, and support one-off and high-rate builds from start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in composite fabrication (prototype, marine, or aerospace), experience with hand layup, prepregs, vacuum bagging, and reading CAD models and process specs.