Sr. Composite Engineer

CPS, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Worcester, MA seeks a Senior Composite Engineer with 5+ years in fiber-reinforced composites and thermoset resins to work with customers and develop advanced solutions for high‑performance applications.

You will design and formulate polymer matrix systems, optimize prepreg processing and cure parameters, evaluate materials, and lead multidisciplinary projects from qualification to commercialization, with travel 10–20%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on composite materials experience.
• Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with carbon/fiberglass/ceramic fibers and textile reinforcements is required.
• Strong understanding of thermoset resins and engineering thermoplastics.
• Product commercialization experience; travel 10-20%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and Sales to gather and analyze material requirements and specifications.
• Design and develop advanced fiber-reinforced composite systems.
• Design and formulate polymer matrix systems.
• Evaluate fiber and textile reinforcement materials.
• Optimize prepeg processing and curing parameters.
• Conduct mechanical, thermal, and fire performance evaluations.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects through qualification and commercialization.
• Provide technical application support to customers, Sales, and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot customer processing and application issues.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Fiber-reinforced composites

Polymer matrix formulation

Prepreg processing

Composite manufacturing

Cure process optimization

Mechanical testing

Thermal analysis

Fire performance

Project leadership

Customer collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Science / Polymer Engineering / Composite Materials

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Composite Engineer

A leading advanced materials manufacturer is seeking a Senior Materials & Composites Engineer with an advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in fiber-reinforced composites and thermoset resin systems. You’ll work directly with customers to develop innovative composite solutions for high-performance applications.

Duties:

• Collaborate with customers and Sales to gather and analyze material requirements and specifications.
• Design and develop advanced fiber-reinforced composite systems.
• Design and formulate polymer matrix systems.
• Evaluate fiber and textile reinforcement materials.
• Optimize prepeg processing and curing parameters.
• Conduct mechanical, thermal, and fire performance evaluations.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects through qualification and commercialization.
• Provide technical application support to customers, Sales, and internal teams.
• Troubleshoot customer processing and application issues.
• Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous process improvement.

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000

Benefits

• M/D/V

Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Composite Materials, or related discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on composite materials experience.
• Experience with polymer matrix formulation.
• Experience with prepeg processing and composite manufacturing.
• Composite fabrication and laboratory development.
• Cure optimization and process development.
• Mechanical, thermal, and fire performance valuation.
• Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, ceramic fibers, aramid fibers, and textile reinforcements.
• Strong understanding of thermoset resin systems and engineering thermoplastics.
• Product commercialization experience.
• Experience with ablative materials or thermal protection systems is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%