Composite Technician - Airframe
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 3, 2026. odysaviation scores C on the Alion truth index.
About Odys
At Odys, we’re mobilizing power, with Hybrid Power Systems developed for aerospace and in-demand everywhere. It’s the kind of mission diversity that demands a fresh way of thinking.
We began with an early bet on hybrid, when the mobility industry was focused on batteries. We designed, tested, and validated our first 1 MW high-speed generator in 12 months. And then we pushed further, developing systems with greater power density in less time. Today, our Hybrid Power Systems offer outputs ranging from 20 kW to 4 MW, with applications in the air or on the ground.
One of those applications is Laila, an unmanned drone designed for critical logistics and defense missions. With its 100 kW-class onboard Hybrid Power System, Laila can support medical cold-chain transport or serve as an aerial platform for counter-UAS measures.
The market interest has been overwhelming: Over 30 inbound requests from leading US and global manufacturers, and 14+ DoD contracts.
Our team comes from deep tech and aerospace, with backgrounds spanning drone and aircraft development, high-volume production, and electrified mobility.
We operate with urgency and ownership at every level. We validated high-speed generator technology faster than our peers, not because we skipped steps, but because we've been doing this long enough to know which ones matter most.
Creating the future of power, in the air and on the ground, is a challenge we’ve been training our entire lives for. If that sounds like you, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
About the Role
We are looking for a Composite Technician to support the fabrication, assembly, integration, and testing of composite and metallic structures across our aircraft platforms. You’ll work closely with engineers and other technicians to manufacture composite parts, complete bonded assemblies, and install airframe components, propulsion mounts, wiring harnesses, and actuation systems.
This role is highly hands-on and dynamic. You’ll support prototype builds, composite layups, mold and tool preparation, vacuum bagging, oven curing, trimming, bonding, and final aircraft assembly across multiple projects. You’ll play a critical role in getting our aircraft built, integrated, and ready for flight.
Your Responsibilities
Prepare molds and tooling, including cleaning, applying release agents, and preparing positive and negative molds
Perform composite layups using prepreg and wet-layup materials
Mix and apply resins, structural adhesives, sealants, fillers, and primers in accordance with work instructions
Perform vacuum bagging, leak checks, and oven-cure operations
Trim, drill, sand, finish, and prepare composite parts for bonding and assembly
Assemble bonded composite and composite-to-metal structures
Set up and operate tools such as torque wrenches, drills, saws, sanders, heat guns, and soldering irons
Fabricate and assemble test rigs, test articles, jigs, and fixtures
Interpret engineering models, drawings, work instructions, layup schedules, and test procedures
Fabricate, assemble, and handle tight-tolerance aerospace components
Assemble and install prototype aircraft mechanical and electrical components
Support in-house and external structural and systems testing
Inspect parts for appearance, defects, function, dimensions, and tolerances
Operate ground-support equipment such as forklifts and gantry cranes
Maintain composite materials, tools, equipment, and shop areas in a clean and organized condition
Travel occasionally to machine and fabrication shops to obtain parts or purchase equipment
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with teams of diverse backgrounds and skills
Your Background Should Be
High school diploma or equivalent
Hands-on experience with composite fabrication, repair, or assembly
Experience with prepreg or wet layup, mold preparation, vacuum bagging, and oven curing
Experience applying resins, structural adhesives, sealants, fillers, and primers
Experience trimming, drilling, sanding, and finishing composite components
Experience using hand tools, powered tools, and precision measuring equipment
Experience assembling, fabricating, or handling critical and tight-tolerance components
Ability to read engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications
Understanding of composite workmanship standards, material handling, and contamination control
Experience manufacturing or assembling aircraft and aircraft components is a plus
Experience with bonded aerospace structures is a plus
Experience operating forklifts, gantry cranes, or other ground-support equipment is a plus
CNC machining experience is a plus
OSHA certification is a plus
Knowledge of quality procedures, inspection methods, dimensions, and tolerances is a plus