Composite Layup Technician

neonaerospace; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Equity participation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Neon Aero, Inc. seeks an experienced Composite Layup Technician to perform complex layups on site in Manchester, CT. You will work with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure precise layups and strict process controls for aerospace hardware.

The role requires five+ years of hands-on experience, ability to read drawings and ply tables, and strong attention to detail. On-site work with safety, traceability, and quality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on composite layup experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, ply tables, and layup sequences.
• Experience with dry and wet layup, mold and tooling prep, debulking, vacuum checks, cure prep.
• Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Familiarity with material traceability and quality records.

Responsibilities

• Produce precise carbon fiber and fiberglass layups for complex geometries.
• Prepare tooling, place plies, inspect and debulk; verify vacuum integrity.
• Maintain material traceability and document process records.
• Support first-article builds and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production on-site.

Skills

Composite layup experience

Reading engineering drawings

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AS9100 knowledge

Tools

Mold and tooling prep

Vacuum integrity checks

Job description

Aerospace is at a turning point - costs are rising, supply chains are strained, and old ways of building can't keep up. At Neon Aero, we're breaking that mold. We move fast, think big, and combine start-up agility with aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale aircraft in ways the industry has never seen. Our team leverages automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone to accelerate innovation and reduce barriers to production.

Here, you won't just take a job - you'll help reinvent how the world flies. If you're ready to solve complex problems, push technology further, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Neon Aero is on the search for a Composite Layup Technician to work onsite in Manchester, CT. As a Composite Layup Technician, you will perform complex composite layups to approved engineering and manufacturing requirements, maintain rigorous material and quality controls, and work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to deliver reliable aerospace hardware.

Why This Role Matters

• Produce precise carbon fiber, fiberglass, and other composite layups using dry and wet processes, including complex geometries and mixed-material assemblies.
• Prepare tooling, place and inspect plies, conduct debulking and vacuum leak checks, and help ensure components meet defined requirements.
• Protect flight‑critical quality through material traceability, accurate process records, defect identification, and controlled rework.
• Contribute to first‑article builds, process development, root‑cause investigations, training, and manufacturing improvements.
• Support safe, organized, detail‑intensive on‑site manufacturing while coordinating production quality and takt time.
• Production shift, overtime expectations, and worksite location: [Manager to confirm].

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of hands‑on composite layup experience in aircraft or aerospace manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Ability to execute complex layups with minimal supervision, including integration of core or foam, fabric, and metallic materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, ply tables, ply orientation and sequence requirements, work orders, and process instructions.
• Hands‑on knowledge of dry and wet layup, mold and tooling preparation, debulking, vacuum integrity and leak checks, cure preparation, vacuum and temperature monitoring, cleanroom controls, chemical safety, and FOD prevention.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation, lot traceability, material shelf‑life and out‑time controls, layup defect recognition, and escalation.
• Experience with first‑article builds, complex assemblies, AS9100 quality practices, process improvement, engineering investigations, mentoring, training, auditing, technician certification when authorized, and small‑team coordination.
• Strong manual dexterity, precise workmanship, communication, independent judgment, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to perform hands‑on production tasks involving standing, reaching, and repetitive hand movements; lifting limits and additional physical requirements: [Manager to confirm].
• Ability to comply with facility and information‑security controls; work authorization, export‑control, and clearance requirements: [Manager to confirm].

Why Join Us

• Work alongside elite engineering talent and innovators from across aerospace and tech.
• Be part of a team moving faster than the industry standard.
• Shape solutions that are lower‑cost, autonomous, and scalable, the future of aviation.
• Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work.

This is the expected compensation range for this role. Final compensation will be based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location. This role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable.

$28 - $31 USD

Neon Aero, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

All final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.