Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Continuous Composites LLC; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuous Composites, Inc. is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to lead our Materials Team in developing high-temperature ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) for real-world aerospace and defense applications.

You will own the end-to-end process from preforms to densified parts, leveraging our CF3D printing technology. The role requires hands-on leadership, track record of delivering R&D projects, and expertise in C/C, CVI, PIP densification, and material characterization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years of composites engineering experience with high-temperature materials.
• Experience with material characterization techniques (thermal, mechanical, microstructural).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Materials Team to create CMCs from concept to production for aerospace applications.
• Own the R&D of CMCs to generate preforms and densified parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and research institutions on multi-year plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree or PhD in chemical, materials, or manufacturing engineering

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 of pyrolysis 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 want to 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.