Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Continuous Composites LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuous Composites Inc. is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to lead the development of high-temperature ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) using the CF3D printing platform.

You will own from preform development through densification and guide a team to deliver production-ready materials for aerospace applications. The role requires expertise in CMCs (C/C, C/SiC, C/C-SiC) via PIP, CVI, MI, strong leadership, and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in composites engineering with a focus on high-temperature materials.
• Experience developing densified CMCs (C/C, C/SiC, C/C-SiC) via PIP, CVI, MI.
• Proven track record leading R&D projects.
• Experience with material characterization techniques.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Materials Team to create CMCs from proof of concept to production for real world applications, e.g. thermal protection systems for aerospace.
• Own the research and development of CMCs to generate preforms and process them into a final, densified part.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, business) as well as vendors and research institutions to execute multi-year development plans.

Skills

Leadership

R&D project ownership

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in chemical/materials/manufacturing engineering

Job description

Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

About ContinuousComposites:

At Continuous Composites Inc., we are redefining what is possible in advanced manufacturing. Our unique CF3D® technology for composite 3D printing opens new frontiers in Aerospace and Defense. We thrive on innovation, rapid iteration, and empowering every team member to take initiative and drive breakthrough solutions. Our mission is to transform industrial manufacturing through pioneering research, creative problem-solving, and relentless execution.

PositionSummary:

The Continuous Composite Engineering Team is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to support in-house efforts to develop High Temperature Composites for real world applications.

In this role, you will lead the Materials Team to develop and define the method to create Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs), leveraging our Continuous Fiber (CF3D) Printing technology. You will own the entire process, from preform development to densification, and have a team to support this effort.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing densified CMCs (C/C, C/SiC, C/C-SiC) from scratch through a variety of methods (PIP, CVI, MI) and will be comfortable taking a methodological approach to develop, test, verify, and validate their approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Materials Team at Continuous Composites to create CMCs from proof of concept to production for real world applications, i.e. thermal protection systems for aerospace.

• Own the research and development of CMCs to generate preforms and process them into a final, densified part.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, business) as well as vendors and research institutions to execute multi-year development plans.

PreferredQualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD inchemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering

• 5+ years of experiencein composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials (e.g., carbon-carbon, ceramic matrix composites, refractory metals,fiber layout,PIP & CVI densification, optimization ofpyrolysis cycles).

• Proven track record in ownership, optimization, and leading R&D projects

• Experience with material characterization techniques (thermal,mechanical, microstructural, etc.).

• Excellent communication and technical writing skillsfor proposaldevelopment, report writing, and presentations.

• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.

• Strong background instatisticsand problem-solvingtechniques.
  

Why Join Us:

At Continuous Composites, you will be part of a team that is redefining how advanced composites are manufactured. We move fast, communicate clearly, and innovate constantly. If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and are passionate about cutting-edge technology,we wantto hear from you.

Continuous Composites, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.Candidates need to be lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information which requires that the applicant be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.

Continuous Composites generally does not provide sponsorship for work visas.