Lead Carbon Fiber Rotor Design Engineer

Qnetic; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnetic is seeking a Senior Composite Engineer in Sacramento, California, to lead the design of high-speed carbon fiber rotors for flywheel energy storage systems. This role emphasizes advanced composite structures and requires strong expertise in filament winding.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with manufacturing and testing teams, oversee composite design guidelines, and leverage advanced FEA tools for optimizing structural performance. A Master’s degree or PhD in relevant engineering fields with over 5 years of experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in composite structure design and manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in filament winding of carbon fiber structures.
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing methods such as lamination and AFP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and DFM of carbon fiber composite rotors.
• Develop and optimize filament winding processes for high-speed rotating structures.
• Perform advanced composite FEA analyses.

Skills

Filament winding of carbon fiber structures

Composite structure design and manufacturing

Advanced composite FEA tools

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Composite Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Qnetic is seeking a Senior Composite Engineer in Sacramento, California, to lead the design of high-speed carbon fiber rotors for flywheel energy storage systems. This role emphasizes advanced composite structures and requires strong expertise in filament winding.

The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with manufacturing and testing teams, oversee composite design guidelines, and leverage advanced FEA tools for optimizing structural performance. A Master’s degree or PhD in relevant engineering fields with over 5 years of experience is essential.