Composite Layup Technician — Next-Gen Aerospace, Equity

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

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.