Job Description

Senior Materials Engineer (Carbon Composites)

Location: Biddeford, Maine

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Materials Engineer specializing in carbon composites to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of advanced composite materials for aerospace applications, ensuring high performance and reliability in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain documentation for processes and quality, assisting in performance evaluation and offering expertise to engineers, clients, and organizational leaders.
• Design and implement analytical and experimental studies to facilitate the development, refinement, and enhancement of advanced carbon composite materials and processes.
• Manage and maintain current research and development processing equipment, including creating proposals for improvements and optimizations.
• Compile technical reports to document and share insights gained with the broader team.
• Promote a culture of ongoing improvement and advocate for safe work practices consistently.
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in materials engineering with a focus on carbon composites.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials, processing techniques, and material characterization methods.
• Experience in aerospace applications and materials selection for flight systems.
• Familiarity with C/C, ceramics, and CMC materials is a plus.
• Familiarity with material characterization and analysis techniques and equipment, such as SEM, microscopy, and spectral analysis is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Proficient in technical report writing and proposal development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus 
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective on 1st day)
• 401(k) with company match
• Sign on bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Skills

Engineering

Materials Engineering

Manufacturing

Carbon Composites

Aerospace

Material Characterization and Analysis

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation bonus,

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