What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composites Engineer position at GTL Company?
Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories (GTL) is a growing Aerospace Engineering company developing high performance liquid hydrogen storage systems which will enable a new class of aircraft and rocket systems. GTL is looking to fill a Composites Engineering position which will support the design and fabrication of the company’s composite propellant tanks, rocket components and structures at its Tullahoma, TN office.
Work includes exposure to export restricted materials and requires security clearance eligibility. Work eligibility will be confirmed through E-Verify. All job offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Job Duties:
- Conduct applied research on many different tasks/subtasks of government contracts and internal research and development projects
- Perform engineering tasks to support the development of composite components and structures for use in aerospace systems, launch vehicles and other space systems. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Formulate, design, and analyze conceptual designs of aerospace products and systems
- Design, analyze, and fabricate tooling, test articles, fixtures, and molds for composite structures and pressure vessels
- Develop design criteria for aerospace products and systems
- Evaluate designs for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and GTL quality standards
- Assist with load, burst, cycle and qualification testing of composite structures and aerospace systems components
- Assist in writing technical reports or other documentation for use by engineering staff, management, and/or customers
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, technicians, design and management team
- Support business development efforts such as writing proposals, meeting customers, and identifying business opportunities
- Support GTL management as needed.
Desired Skills/Experience:
Since GTL offers such a diverse line of products and services, candidates are expected to be flexible and comfortable working on multiple assignments with varying subject matter. This includes creating a prototype all the way from the concept and design stage to actually performing hands-on work and physically building the hardware and systems. Candidates should be comfortable working with both hand tools and power tools. The ideal candidate would have a broad background with the following additional experience preferred:
- Experience designing, fabricating, and manufacturing composite structures and tooling
- Experience in layup, shape forming, and machining for structural composite prototypes and products
- Experience in composite component structural analysis and FEA
- Experience in CAD, CAM, and design/drawing review processes
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
GTL Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.
