Senior Composite Materials & Process Engineer (Aerospace)

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Composite Materials & Process Engineer in Marion, VA to support advanced aerospace and defense programs. The role focuses on composite fabrication, autoclave curing, RTM, adhesive bonding, and resin chemistry to develop robust processes and specifications.

The candidate will lead engineering tasks, write test plans, contribute to IRAD projects, and help develop cost estimates and technical documentation while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required by Federal Law.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 5+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing processes: hand lay-up, autoclave cure, RTM.
• Strong knowledge of polymer chemistry: epoxy, BMI, polyimide, cyanate ester resins.
• Prepreg fabrics and unidirectional tapes.
• Proficiency in composite materials testing and process control.
• Travel: Up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engineering tasks or small projects to meet technical goals.
• Investigate materials and process-related issues on production programs and propose technical solutions.
• Support qualification testing: write test plans, assist with on-site testing, and generate test reports.
• Contribute to IRAD projects focused on process innovation and material technologies.
• Develop and write process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication.
• Participate in proposal development, including cost estimation and technical writing.
• Engage in feasibility studies and testing of new and modified designs.
• Execute project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget; identify and mitigate technical risks.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Autoclave curing

Resin transfer molding (RTM)

Adhesive bonding

Polymer chemistry

Composite testing

Process specifications

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (optional)

Job description

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Composite Materials & Process Engineer in Marion, VA to support advanced aerospace and defense programs. The role focuses on composite fabrication, autoclave curing, RTM, adhesive bonding, and resin chemistry to develop robust processes and specifications.

The candidate will lead engineering tasks, write test plans, contribute to IRAD projects, and help develop cost estimates and technical documentation while traveling up to 10% as needed.