Composite Materials Engineer I – Aerospace & R&D

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite M&P Engineer I to support the advanced materials team at Briggs, TX. You will work on nonmetallic materials including carbon fiber composites and adhesives, evaluating new materials, performing failure analysis, and assisting internal and external customers with innovative solutions.

The role focuses on material characterization, testing, process development, and collaborating with design and manufacturing to ensure quality, reliability and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in polymeric materials research, testing or manufacturing
• Experience with carbon fiber composite materials and nonmetallic materials
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Experience coordinating laboratory work and data analysis

Responsibilities

• Research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications
• Perform material testing and evaluations including microscopy and mechanical tests
• Develop and maintain material specifications and processes
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and design teams
• Support material failure analysis and RCCA actions
• Improve processes using test results and feedback loops
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and drive improvements

Skills

Carbon fiber composites

Polymer science

Laboratory coordination

Data analysis

Failure analysis

NDE & testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or related

Advanced degree in Materials/Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ASTM/ISO testing standards

Carbon prepregs

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Composite M&P Engineer I to support the advanced materials team at Briggs, TX. You will work on nonmetallic materials including carbon fiber composites and adhesives, evaluating new materials, performing failure analysis, and assisting internal and external customers with innovative solutions.

The role focuses on material characterization, testing, process development, and collaborating with design and manufacturing to ensure quality, reliability and performance