Prototype Aerospace Composite Technician

Poseidon Aerospace; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health benefit plans

6% Retirement matching

Flexible PTO

Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked-fr

AI tools and subscriptions

Job summary

Poseidon Aerospace seeks a Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype and development programs. You will interpret 3D models, build tooling, and support one-off and high-rate builds from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on composite fabrication experience, proficiency with layup, prepregs, and vacuum bagging, and can work with epoxy resins while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on composite fabrication experience.
• Proficiency with hand layup, prepreg handling, and vacuum bagging.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and process specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working with epoxy resins, adhesives, and solvents while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate composite components using hand layup, resin infusion, and bonding techniques.
• Build, modify, and maintain custom molds, fixtures, and jigs to support prototype part fabrication and assembly.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and designers to interpret 3D models, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Develop and refine layup methods, cure cycles, and fabrication approaches for new designs.
• Set up and monitor vacuum bagging, and oven curing processes.
• Trim, drill, and assemble complex composite parts to tight tolerances using manual and power tools.
• Perform surface preparation, adhesive bonding, and final finishing operations.
• Maintain traceability of materials and processes to meet aerospace documentation requirements.
• Identify and communicate design or manufacturability issues and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in prototype and production transition efforts.

Skills

Composite fabrication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Tools

CAD models

Vacuum bagging

Hand layup

Cure ovens

Job description

Poseidon Aerospace seeks a Composite Technician to fabricate and assemble advanced composite components for aerospace prototype and development programs. You will interpret 3D models, build tooling, and support one-off and high-rate builds from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on composite fabrication experience, proficiency with layup, prepregs, and vacuum bagging, and can work with epoxy resins while following safety procedures.