Lead Materials Engineer

4 weeks ago


Irvine, California, United States Supernal Full time
Job Title: Lead Materials & Process Engineer

Supernal is a pioneering Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that's revolutionizing the industry with its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support it.

We're committed to creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.

Job Summary:

The Lead Materials & Process Engineer will apply their technical expertise to support components across our vehicle, working toward building and implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions.

This role will collaborate with all Engineering verticals and Supply Chain teams during the design process, responsible for the Materials & Process team's workflows and focus on composites and structural bonding.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and select composite materials and adhesives to satisfy design requirements
  • Coordinate the development of adhesively bonded joints and assemblies
  • Build internal material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing and ensure quality
  • Lead and coordinate testing for method development, materials characterization, allowables generation, and design validation
  • Serve as the M&P representative in design reviews, the production drawing release cycle for hardware components/assemblies, and Material Review Board (MRB) issues
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field required
  • Experience in thermoset fiber composites, thermoplastic fiber composites, structural bonding, adhesives, plastics, physical and mechanical material characterization, composite material allowables generation and certification
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
  • Knowledge and ability to run materials characterization lab equipment such as FTIR, DSC, SEM, TGA, Rheometer, and Instrons
  • Ability to perform composite layups and bagging and run equipment related to composite fabrication
  • Ability to lift/move equipment and tools weighing up to 35 lbs
  • Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar
  • Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work
What We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of a sustainable and integrated ecosystem
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experts in the field
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Supernal is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable U.S. regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).



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