CF3D Applications Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Continuous Composites LLC; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuous Composites, Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to develop and implement CF3D® composite solutions for aerospace and defense.

You will bridge customer requirements with our manufacturing system through toolpath development, process optimization, and hands-on production support. You will lead projects from concept to completion, optimize print parameters, and contribute to continuous improvement across tooling, deposition, and materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in technical or applications engineering, preferably within composites or aerospace.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks or Catia.
• Proven track record of solving complex customer problems.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and aerospace/defense applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and translate to CF3D solution.
• Design and develop application-specific processes: material selection, toolpath, and print parameter optimization.
• Design and optimize production tools, fixtures, and molds for CF3D printing and post-processing.
• Monitor real-time printing parameters, fiber placement, layup performance, and cure profiles for optimization.
• Provide hands-on technical support for system setup, parameter tuning, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Drive manufacturing-focused continuous improvement in toolpaths, parameters, and deposition techniques.
• Lead application-focused projects from concept to completion with cross-functional teams.
• Develop training materials and documentation for customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with R&D to feedback customer requirements for hardware/software improvements.

Skills

CAD software

Problem-solving

Customer collaboration

Communication

Print/Process optimization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Continuous Composites, Inc. is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to develop and implement CF3D® composite solutions for aerospace and defense.

You will bridge customer requirements with our manufacturing system through toolpath development, process optimization, and hands-on production support. You will lead projects from concept to completion, optimize print parameters, and contribute to continuous improvement across tooling, deposition, and materials.