Aerospace Prototype Composite Technician — Portland

FlightHouse Engineering LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightHouse Engineering LLC is seeking a skilled Composite & Structures Technician for a 6-8 month independent contractor engagement in Portland, OR to support a prototype aircraft program. You will assemble, inspect, and iterate on primary and secondary composite structures, collaborating with engineering to resolve fit and quality issues in a fast-paced prototype shop.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, performing bonding and repairs, and maintaining strict documentation and

Qualifications

• 3–6 years hands-on experience with composite structures in aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience in prepreg layup, bonding, and cure operations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble primary and secondary composite structures per drawings and procedures.
• Perform structural bonding, surface prep, and torque procedures.
• Conduct fit checks, alignment, and inspections to tolerances.

Skills

Composite structures

Aerospace assembly

GD&T reading

Documentation & inspection

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

FlightHouse Engineering LLC is seeking a skilled Composite & Structures Technician for a 6-8 month independent contractor engagement in Portland, OR to support a prototype aircraft program. You will assemble, inspect, and iterate on primary and secondary composite structures, collaborating with engineering to resolve fit and quality issues in a fast-paced prototype shop.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, performing bonding and repairs, and maintaining strict documentation and