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You will work with cross-discipline engineering teams & outside vendors to deliver flight hardware.\nResponsibilities\nResponsible for all aspects of various flight and development composite parts from process development, to build, test, and integration\nComposite material coupon fabrication, testing, and allowables development\nContinuously improve process development surrounding all aspects of composite part manufacturing\nOwn various composite process specification drafting and development\nTooling design for composite part fabrication, shop aids, and assembly\nWork directly with machinists & technicians to produce high-quality hardware \nWork directly with outside vendors \nSpec, purchase, and implement equipment to aid in composite fabrication\nEngage in various development projects to test feasibility of composite part designs\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelors’ degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering\n5+ years of direct hands on experience with composite part fabrication utilizing prepreg, wet laminate, or filament winding\nDemonstrates extreme attention to detail \nProficiency with CAD software and the ability to learn new tools\nAbility to adapt from a quick and scrappy work environment to a mature highly controlled production environment\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nMasters' degree in mechanical or materials engineering\n8+ years of direct hands on experience with composite part fabrication utilizing prepreg, wet laminate, or filament winding\n4+ years of demonstrated experience with spacecraft, aircraft, or automotive composite part design and fabrication\n 2+ years of full lifecycle experience (design, low-rate production, scaled production) with COPV's and COPV liners\nCreative design solutions to complex problems\nAbility to work with complex assemblies\nExperience with Siemens NX\nExperience working on a launch vehicle or satellite development effort\nExperience in a startup or agile development environment\nAbility to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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