Director of Advanced Materials & Hypersonics

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 181,800 - 280,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is looking for a Director of Advanced Materials to lead a high-performing team focused on developing advanced materials for hypersonic applications. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills and involves driving strategic initiatives.

Applicants should have significant experience in materials engineering, specifically in high-temperature environments. The position demands excellent communication abilities and a commitment to excellence in program execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience with a BS, or 10+ years with an MS/Ph.D.
• Experience leading advanced materials development programs.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR, AS9100, and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on advanced materials for hypersonic applications.
• Drive proposal development for DoD opportunities.
• Ensure program execution excellence and compliance with quality requirements.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Experience designing advanced material systems

Hands-on experience with composite material development

Ability to lead diverse teams

Knowledge of additive manufacturing

Education

BS in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

MS or Ph.D. strongly preferred

Tools

Physics-based modeling tools

Mathematical simulations

Job description

Cessna Aircraft Company is looking for a Director of Advanced Materials to lead a high-performing team focused on developing advanced materials for hypersonic applications. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills and involves driving strategic initiatives.

Applicants should have significant experience in materials engineering, specifically in high-temperature environments. The position demands excellent communication abilities and a commitment to excellence in program execution.