Composites Engineer

4 hours ago

New Brighton, Minnesota, United States Verterra Energy Full time

What We Do at Verterra Energy

At Verterra Energy, we're on a mission to harness the power in the world's rivers, canals and oceans. To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering water-power technology that deploys in harmony with the current to capture baseline, zero emission electricity.

Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year government contract, we are growing our founding team to help achieve key milestones. Partners and collaborators include: NIRON, DoD, DoE, University of Minnesota, WEG Group, Beckhoff, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the US Army Corp of Engineers.

Recent press releases can be found on our website: 

About Verterra

Verterra is an R-and-D-driven energy technology company building real hardware that has to survive real environments. We prototype fast, test often, and iterate until it works. This role supports composite parts that are core to the VOLTURNUS system and related test articles as we move from prototypes into repeatable builds.

Role overview

We are hiring a hands-on Composites Engineer to help us design, build, and improve composite parts - and to make our composite work more repeatable as we scale. This is not a purely design job. You will be in the shop, working closely with engineering and technicians, helping parts get built correctly the first time and improving the process when they do not.

If you have strong composite fabrication experience and can help translate that into simple, repeatable shop processes, you will do well here.

Core responsibilities

Composite part development

Help design and improve composite parts and structures for Verterra products and test articlesSupport prototypes through low-rate production, with hands-on involvement as neededWork with mechanical and test engineers to make sure parts meet strength, fit, and function requirements

Composite build and process

Develop and improve build processes: layup, cure, demold, trimming, bonding, and inspectionSupport infusion and pre-preg work depending on the part and build approachHelp select materials, resins, reinforcements, cores, adhesives, and consumables based on performance and practicalityHelp evaluate and manage outside vendors when we outsource some fabrication

Tooling and shop readiness

Support tooling and fixtures: build, maintain, and improve molds, trim fixtures, and layup aidsHelp ensure tooling is ready for repeatable builds and does not drift over time

Documentation and repeatability

Create simple, clear work instructions that a technician can follow without guessingBuild and maintain travelers, checklists, and basic build documentation so we can repeat quality buildsCapture what worked, what did not, and what changed from one build to the next

Team support

Help train and support technicians in composite best practices and clean shop habitsBe a practical problem-solver during builds: identify issues early, propose fixes, and help the team execute

Minimum qualifications

5+ years hands-on composite experience in an engineering, R-and-D, or production environmentComfortable in a shop environment and willing to be hands-on during buildsSolid understanding of composite materials and common processing methodsExperience with at least one of the following: pre-preg, wet layup, resin infusion, or closed molding methodsAbility to read engineering drawings and follow build documentationPractical mindset: can balance "ideal" engineering with what works reliably in the real world

Preferred qualifications

Experience with open molding methodsACMA certification (or similar)Experience with marine, aerospace, wind energy, or other structural compositesStartup or small-company experience - comfort wearing multiple hats and moving quicklyExperience developing shop-ready documentation and training technicians

What success looks like in this role

Prototype parts get built faster with fewer surprisesBuild processes get simpler, cleaner, and more repeatable over timeTooling improves so parts come out more consistentDocumentation exists and actually gets usedThe team can scale composite builds without quality falling apart

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverageCompany-paid life, disability, and basic protections401(k) with employer matchUnlimited PTO + 2 weeks sick and safe leave7 company-paid holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas DayStocked kitchen

Equal opportunity

Verterra Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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