Composites Manufacturing Engineer

  • ADV000CKS
  • On Site
  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
  • Full time
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This position is for a Composites manufacturing engineer who will work in a highly integrated team within the Materials and Processes (M & P) Division.

Primary duties for the Composite Manufacturing engineer:

  • Work on the development of composite laminate systems in support of the design of the SLS spacecraft.

  • Coordinate movement of materials and components through development and testing process.

  • Work with a team of engineers and technicians to establish manufacturing techniques.



Degree in science, technical, engineering, math, computer science or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typically, educational requirement is a BS with 0 - 5 years of experience.

  • Must be able to provide own transportation.
  • Have demonstrated a very strong aptitude in major field.
  • Specialized materials, robotics, or CAD knowledge is strongly preferred but not required.
  • Experience with CREO/Pro-E is highly desired.
  • General knowledge of composite manufacturing processes i.e. fiber placement, hand layup and filament winding.


The successful candidate must have:

  • The ability to work well with a diverse and energetic team is required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are required - comfortable talking with and interacting with others.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Excellent research and organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Ability to receive instructions and work independently with minimal supervision is required.
  • Candidate must possess a strong interest to understand the coordination, integration, and management of a highly skilled technical team.
  • Independent thinking and teamwork skills are critical. Intellectual curiosity is also a must.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point, Excel, and Word is required.
  • Individual must be highly motivated, flexible and willing to shift focus areas to meet volatile customer requirements.


Essential Functions

Work Environment:

General office environment (100%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (<10%)

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (40%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Amentum facilities (10%).

Equipment and Machines:

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Attendance:

Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Other Essential Functions:

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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