What are the responsibilities and job description for the Composite Manufacturing Specialist / Engineer position at LiquidPiston?
The Composite Manufacturing Specialist/Engineer will work on detailed design and prototyping of aerospace components related to fixed-wing VTOL/UAS aircraft.
***Applicants should have 2 years’ experience with composite manufacturing in a fast-paced, product development environment***
Duties:
Based in Bloomfield, CT, LiquidPiston develops compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, multi-fuel capable combustion engines. We value innovation and are always on the lookout for individuals who can bring fresh perspectives to our team.
LiquidPiston, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
***Applicants should have 2 years’ experience with composite manufacturing in a fast-paced, product development environment***
Duties:
- Design and fabricate Carbon-fiber/Kevlar/Epoxy parts including aircraft wings, fairings and other aircraft hardware components.
- Design and fabricate the molds associated with the above components.
- Work with the lead engineer to develop the manufacturing space, specialized equipment, and processes for composite manufacturing.
- Hands-On; Not shy about designing, fabricating and testing composite aerospace components beyond theory (preference will be given to candidates with physical composite product / prototype portfolios)
- Innovative, out-of-the-box thinker, and self-learner
- Proficient with the use of mechanical design and analysis tools (Solidworks, Catia, Ansys or similar)
- Orientated for excellence / detail in getting high quality / visually appealing results in composite manufacturing
- FEA and related computational skills geared towards design and optimization of composite aircraft structures
- Comfortable with CNC, machining and power tools
- Documentation, analysis and presentation with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Flexible Time Off: We value our employees' well-being and encourage them to recharge with a flexible paid time off policy.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Ownership: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) offering for permanent employees.
- 401k Match: 100% matching up to 3% of your salary and then 50% of contributions between 3-5%.
- Continuous Learning: Access to training programs, specialization courses, seminars, and other development resources.
Based in Bloomfield, CT, LiquidPiston develops compact, powerful, quiet, efficient, low-vibration, multi-fuel capable combustion engines. We value innovation and are always on the lookout for individuals who can bring fresh perspectives to our team.
LiquidPiston, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
