Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Continuous Composites LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will own the process from preforms to densified parts and lead a team to deliver real-world thermal protection solutions for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in composites engineering with a strong focus on high-temperature materials and possesses excellent communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in composites engineering, focusing on high-temperature materials (e.g., CMCs).
• Proven ownership of R&D projects and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Materials Team to create and densify CMCs for real-world aerospace applications.
• Own R&D of preforms and process them into final parts; manage verification and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, business, vendors and research institutions on multi-year plans.

Skills

Composites engineering

High-temperature materials

Education

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

Tools

PIP & CVI densification

Job description

Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Position: On-Site Kent, Washington (Must be willing to relocate to our Kent location)

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 proposal development, 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.