Composite Technician – Aerospace & Space Systems

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a Composite Technician to work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. You will read engineering drawings, assemble components, and perform curing and coating processes in a shop setting.

Responsibilities include installing fasteners, performing layups, preparing surfaces, and using precision measuring tools. Proficiency with autoclaves and ovens is valued, along with aerospace fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the proper usage of mechanics hand tools and power tools.
• Strong understanding of composites fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings and process specifications to assemble structural and precision components in a shop environment.
• Install and torque fasteners, drill, rivet, bond, and shim interfaces to close tolerances.
• Apply aerospace paint/coatings using spray, brush, or swab techniques.
• Prepare surfaces with grit blasting and abrasion techniques.
• Perform prepregs, layup, and cure processes including vacuum bagging and autoclave curing.
• Fabricate tooling from materials like aluminum and composites.
• Operate small shop power tools and machine shop equipment.
• Assemble composite structures, including bonding and fastener applications.
• Use calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and torque wrenches.

Skills

Read drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools usage

Composite fabrication

Education

Aircraft & Powerplant license or similar

Tools

Ovens & Autoclaves

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a Composite Technician to work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical areas. You will read engineering drawings, assemble components, and perform curing and coating processes in a shop setting.

Responsibilities include installing fasteners, performing layups, preparing surfaces, and using precision measuring tools. Proficiency with autoclaves and ovens is valued, along with aerospace fabrication experience.