Senior Composite Materials Engineer

3 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Saronic Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Composite Materials Engineer to lead the development and optimization of advanced composite materials for our cutting-edge projects. In this role, you will address challenges related to composite fabrication, including layup techniques and resin infusion, while defining lamination schedules to ensure structural integrity.

Responsibilities
  • Analyze problems related to composite materials and produce innovative solutions using various fabrication and material methods.
  • Define lamination schedules for composite components, ensuring optimal material selection and usage, and ensuring structural integrity throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Oversee and engage in product development, guiding projects from design and development through implementation, while monitoring progress and reporting status updates and any issues to management.
  • Evaluate designs for potential flaws specific to composite structures and recommend modifications to eliminate identified issues.
  • Comply with all federal regulations while upholding organizational values and standards in all engineering practices.
  • Prepare assembly or product layout and detailed drawings, participating actively in the manufacturing or assembly of prototype products or systems.
  • Design and conduct experiments to validate composite material properties and performance, using data to inform design decisions and optimize product functionality.
  • Conduct tolerance studies, apply GD&T principles, perform stress-analysis studies, develop reliability testing procedures, and generate comprehensive design verification reports.
  • Integrate with quality and tooling teams to write standards of conformance.
  • Integrate with the production team to identify suppliers, scope capital equipment, facilitate engineering transfer of tooling.
  • Design and implement testing methods to analyze product capabilities, troubleshooting any mechanical or structural flaws in composite components.
  • Ensure that design implementation, testing, and maintenance processes are developed and executed in alignment with company quality standards.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience in mechanical, structural, automotive, aerospace, or chemical engineering, specifically in composite materials and systems.
  • Proven experience with the entire product development lifecycle, from concept through to implementation and testing.
  • Strong working knowledge of analytic tools, such as ANSYS, Matlab, Rhino, Creo, or SOLIDWORKS with a focus on composite applications.
  • Familiarity with core engineering concepts, including mechanics, materials science, fluid dynamics, and their applications in composite design.
  • A working proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) systems, including CAM and CAE tools, for creating detailed drawings and simulations.
  • Experience in aerospace or maritime engineering is highly desirable, with a focus on composite structures.
  • Desirable to have a background in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation to assess the performance of composite systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits
  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
  • Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays.
  • Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
  • Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan.
  • Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.


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