Senior Composite Manufacturing Technician

Lyten, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Composite Manufacturing Technician to scale our motorsports CFRP operations.

You will lead end-to-end fabrication—from layup on complex molds to demolding—while owning autoclave processes and material inventory in a fast-paced, precision-driven shop. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in advanced composite manufacturing (prepregs, autoclave), strong leadership, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field and 5+ years in advanced composite manufacturing.
• Experience with prepregs carbon fiber and autoclave processing.
• Ability to lead on-floor builds and manage shop resources.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision layups on prepreg carbon fiber onto complex molds.
• Conduct vacuum bagging, debulking, and cure cycle monitoring.
• Demold cured CFRP parts and prep for finishing.
• Manage autoclave loading/unloading and cure cycles.
• Oversee materials inventory and 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Structural layup

Vacuum bagging techniques

Debulking

Independent work

Quality checks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field

5+ years hands-on experience in advanced composite manufacturing

Tools

Industrial autoclaves

Vacuum bagging equipment

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™ a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real‑world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Senior Composite Manufacturing Technician Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on Senior Composite Manufacturing Technician to play a foundational role in scaling our new motorsports composite facility in Indianapolis. You will be the backbone of the shop floor, directly responsible for producing premium Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) parts that meet the ultra‑exacting standards of top‑tier motorsports. In this role, you will lead the end‑to‑end fabrication process—from precision layup on molds to demolding finished parts—while taking ownership of our autoclave operations and material inventory. Because we are building this business from the ground up, we are looking for a proactive leader who leads by example, takes pride in their craft, and thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑performance racing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Composite Fabrication & Layup: Execute precision layups of prepreg carbon fiber and other advanced materials onto complex molds for high‑performance motorsports components. Perform meticulous vacuum bagging, debulking, and leak testing to ensure zero defects during the cure cycle. Safely and carefully demold cured CFRP parts, ensuring the integrity of both the part and the precision tooling. Perform surface preparation, trimming, and basic finishing of composite parts.
• Autoclave Operations & Management: Manage the loading and unloading of parts into and out of the autoclave. Set up, monitor, and record cure cycles (temperature, pressure, and vacuum curves). Ensure the autoclave is running smoothly by conducting routine inspections, troubleshooting minor issues, and coordinating with maintenance/vendors for major servicing.
• Materials & Shop Management: Own the inventory management of the composites shop. Ensure all prepreg materials, resins, cores, and vacuum bagging consumables are properly stocked and ordered ahead of time. Strictly track and log freezer life and out-life for all temperature‑sensitive prepreg materials. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (5S methodologies).
• Team Leadership & Quality Support: Act as a leading technician on the floor, providing guidance, support, and troubleshooting expertise for the manufacturing of complex parts. Collaborate with composite design engineers and managers to refine manufacturing processes, improve ply‑books, and increase throughput. Perform visual and dimensional quality checks to ensure parts meet the stringent aerodynamic and structural requirements of motorsports.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Bachelor’s degree in unrelated field AND 5+ years of hands‑on experience in advanced composite manufacturing, specifically working with prepreg carbon fiber and autoclave processing.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in complex structural layup, vacuum bagging techniques, and debulking. Direct experience operating and monitoring industrial autoclaves or industrial ovens. Deep understanding of composite material behavior, cure cycles, and the importance of tracking material out-life.
• Leadership/Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, manage shop resources, and lead specific builds or projects on the floor.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform physical tasks associated with laying up and demolding large/complex composite structures.
• Work Ethic: Strong attention to detail, high quality‑standards, and the agility to adapt to the fast‑changing timelines typical in the motorsports industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience manufacturing composite parts for top‑tier motorsports (IndyCar, IMSA, F1, NASCAR, NHRA).
• Experience operating automated ply‑cutting tables (e.g., Zünd, Eastman).
• Familiarity with tracking inventory and ordering supplies using an ERP system (like NetSuite) or structured inventory software.
• Experience in tool prep, tool sealing, and tool release processes.
• Physical Requirements: Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (e.g., material spools, powder containers, fixtures). Stand and walk for much of the workday; bend, reach, and work inside printer enclosures.
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and gloves, and a respirator for powder‑based work (medical clearance and fit testing required).
• Work in a manufacturing setting with heated equipment, ventilated printer areas, noise, and typical plant conditions.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend coverage to support long builds.

Compensations Range

The expected base salary range for this position is between $37.93 - $56.88. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures

Pay Transparency Disclosure: This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company‑specific knowledge. In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable).

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre‑interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions. This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world‑class scientists and engineers to creative problem‑solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real‑world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation. Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains. Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day. Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard. Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe. Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

Purpose‑driven values

Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.

Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand‑new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less. Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe. Our lithium–sulfur (Li‑S) batteries—free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite—deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next‑generation alternative to traditional lithium‑ion chemistry. The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high‑performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense. Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export‑Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Energy Companies,” one of TIME’s “Top Green Technology Companies,” and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high‑performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience. Our lithium–sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV. Behind every Lyten innovation is a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies — all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact. We’re entering an exciting growth phase — expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization. If you’re ready to shape the next era of advanced materials and product innovation — while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and engineering — join Lyten and help us build the next industrial revolution.