Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Continuous Composites LLC; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuous Composites Inc. in Youngstown, OH seeks a Principal Materials Engineer to lead high-temperature ceramic matrix composite (CMC) development using CF3D technology.

You will own the Materials Team and shape the pathway from concept to densified parts for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in composites with high-temperature materials, advanced degrees in materials or manufacturing engineering, and strong leadership, communication, and writing skills to drive

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in materials or manufacturing engineering required (MSc or PhD).
• 5+ years in composites engineering with high-temperature materials.
• Experience in CMCs (C/C, C/SiC) and densification processes desirable.
• Strong communication and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Materials Team to develop densified CMCs for real-world aerospace applications.
• Own R&D of CMC preforms and final densified parts.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, business, vendors, and research institutions on multi-year plans.

Skills

Statistics

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in chemical, materials, or 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.