27 composite design engineer jobs found

Akkodis is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer (7 to 15 yrs Missile ) for a manufacturer in the Long Beach, CA area. This is an onsite contract position with a pay range of $55 an hour to $80 an hour, depending on education, experience and location. Serve as technical authority and subject matter expert in missile defense and hypersonic vehicle mechanical design, providing engineering leadership across interceptor, kill vehicle, and hypersonic flight vehicle programs. Own and drive the full mechanical architecture of flight vehicle structures and systems - from system-level requirements definition and concept development through qualification, flight certification, and lessons learned capture. Define structural design philosophy, sizing criteria, and margins of safety for flight vehicle primary and secondary structures across high-dynamic-pressure, high-g maneuver, and thermally coupled hypersonic flight environments. Lead the design and development of guidance, navigation,...

Akkodis is recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer (3to10yrs Missile) for a manufacturer in the Long Beach, CA area. This is an onsite contract position with a pay range of $55 an hour to $80 an hour depending on experience, education and location. Lead the design, analysis, and optimization of mechanical structures and assemblies for interceptor systems, kill vehicles, and hypersonic flight vehicles, ensuring designs meet performance, mass, survivability, and reliability requirements across the full hardware lifecycle. Own end-to-end development of flight vehicle mechanical systems - from concept and trade studies through prototyping, qualification, and flight hardware delivery - under aggressive schedule and performance constraints. Design and develop airframe and structural assemblies sized for high-dynamic-pressure flight environments, including aerodynamic loading, thermal-structural coupling, and high-g maneuver loads across ascent and hypersonic flight phases. Lead the...

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will: Work with engineers on new product development teams Develop and revise 3D CAD models (including parts and complex assemblies) for prototype and production applications Prepare and revise technical drawings for all different types of components (machined, sheet metal, plastic / composite, tubing) and assemblies Create, perform, and review engineering change orders (ECOs) Prepare and update BOMs Prepare product specification sheets Prepare quality assurance documents Create and maintain drawing and model library in Autodesk Inventor and Vault Create and maintain Mainstream Engineering modeling and drawing standards Position Requirements BS in an engineering discipline Minimum of 2 years' experience in product related mechanical design and drafting United States citizen required due to ITAR restrictions Understanding of Engineering/Mechanical principles Knowledge of manufacturing processes Knowledge of Geometric...

Job Description Job Title: Aerospace Engineer Pay Rate: 115K - $135K Location: Houston, TX Zip Code: 77075 Start Date: Right Away: Keywords: #HoustonJobs #AerospaceEngineerJobs; Job Summary: The Aerospace Engineer will support the engineering, qualification, and production readiness of aerospace products that leverage Client's advanced composite manufacturing capabilities. This role bridges design intent, manufacturing execution, and technical quality to ensure customer requirements, performance targets, and regulatory standards are met throughout the products lifecycle. This position requires hands-on manufacturing experience, strong technical capability in composite materials, and a passion for aerospace products. This position works closely with internal teams including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain as well as customers and suppliers to deliver high-performance aerospace composite components. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: o Engineering...

Job Description Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II Job Duration: 0-4 months contract Location: 1500 Glenn Curtiss St, Carson, CA 90746, USA Est. Pay Range: $35/hr on w2 Work Type: On Site Job Summary: • Create designs of aircraft interior products ranging from but not limited to bins, galleys, lavatories, or ceiling panels used in commercial and private aircrafts using a computer aided drafting system and support existing designs of products which are manufactured on site. • While creating new designs, considerations of certification, composites/general material selection due to weight restrictions in aircraft, and ease of manufacturing is necessary. • Product designs range from basic interiors products used in regional aircraft and commercial airlines, to first class and high-end private jets products. Duties: • Produce innovative, intelligent designs for production in a timely manner with respect to the project schedule, while optimizing ease of manufacturing, cost,...

Job Description Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Concord, NC on a full-time basis. The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Structural Analysis Engineer to join the GM Motorsports team. GM competes across NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and Formula 1, delivering performance through advanced engineering and data-driven innovation. In this role, you will partner closely with design engineers to perform structural analysis using fundamental theory, finite element analysis (FEA), and optimization techniques to develop robust, weight-efficient components and assemblies. You will prepare and present technical reports, evaluate load cases for design and analysis, and provide hands-on support within the Additive Lab, including pre-processing, post-processing, maintenance, and scheduling activities. What You'll Do Apply structural engineering principles and FE pre-/post-processing skills to evaluate...

Swarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV and the most versatile swarming aircraft network in the world. We are rapidly moving towards launching the first aircraft specifically designed for swarming, along with the Command & Control software to mobilize swarms of thousands of heterogeneous autonomous assets, empowering human operators to achieve superhuman results. Our team has successfully created and exited multiple startups, negotiated defense deals worth billions of dollars, and designed and built over 30 novel aircraft. We bring aerospace experience from top entities, including Scaled Composites, SpaceX, Airbus, Archer Aviation, Blue Origin, and Boom Supersonic. Swarm Aero is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading all composite fabrication efforts from tooling and layup through cure and finishing as we scale production of...

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....

Job Description Job Title: Ground Test Repair Engineer Locations: East Lansing, MI Schedule: Onsite and possible travel up to 50% may be required Pay Rate: $72.50/hr Start Date: ASAP Contract until end of 2026 with a chance of renewal Keywords: #test #repairengieer #Composites Belcan's aerospace/defense client is excited to announce an opening for Ground Test Repair Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a specialized field within engine design and operations. Ground Test Division designs, manufactures and services test equipment to support development and aftermarket engine programs for all three major engine manufacturers. As a Ground Test Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the complete project lifecycle for repairs of ground test equipment: a. decomposing customer requirements; b. quoting; c. evaluating damage; d. designing / developing repair process; e. work instruction development; f. oversight of repair process execution...

About Eridu Eridu is a Silicon Valley-based hardware startup pioneering infrastructure solutions that accelerate training and inference for large-scale AI models. Today's AI performance is frequently limited by system-level bottlenecks. Eridu AI delivers multiple industry-first innovations across semiconductors, software, and systems to unlock greater GPU utilization, reduce capital and power costs, and maximize data center efficiency. The company's solutions and value proposition have been validated by several leading hyperscalers. The company is led by a veteran team of Silicon Valley executives and engineers with decades of experience in state-of-the-art semiconductors, optics, software, and systems, including serial entrepreneur Drew Perkins, co-founder of Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), Lightera (acq. by Ciena), Gainspeed (acq. by Nokia) and Mojo Vision (World's leading micro-LED company and developer of the first augmented reality contact lens). Position Overview Eridu...

About ITT: ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte...

Role Overview Radiant is seeking a Loads & Dynamics Engineer to own and execute structural loads, vibration, and dynamic analyses for complex mechanical systems associated for Kaleidos, the worlds first portable microreactor and supporting hardware. You will play a critical role in ensuring structural integrity and survivability across all phases of the product lifecycle, including manufacturing, transportation, handling, deployment, and operational environments. This role requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and collaborating closely with structures, mechanical design, thermal, nuclear, and test teams. Responsibilities Develop and own static, dynamic, and transient loads for reactor systems, support structures, and transport configurations Perform structural dynamics analyses, including modal, random vibration, shock, sine vibration, and fatigue assessments Implement explicit dynamics simulations to model...

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo's 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us....

Engineers are the reason we exist-they're the core of who we are. We don't just build technology; we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, our teams power the solutions that drive innovation, tackle mission-critical challenges, and keep people safe. This is where problem-solvers and big thinkers thrive. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Team Lead- Materials Engineer to grow with our company. The selected resource, assigned to a well-structured Engineering Support office dealing with Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain, will be in charge for the activities related to R&D, test, analysis and characterization of materials, Verify & Validation development processes of new materials, definition of technical specifications of special treatments, failure analysis/investigation on damaged and/or NC components, partnering with other Departments (i. e. Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc) and directly interfacing with...

1X Since its founding in 2015, 1X has been at the forefront of developing advanced humanoid robots designed for household use. Our mission is to create an abundant supply of labor through safe, intelligent humanoids. We strive for excellence in all we do, solving some of the hardest problems in robotics with the world's most talented individuals. Every part of our robots is designed and produced in house, from motor coils to AI, reflecting our vertically integrated approach. At 1X, you will own real projects, be recognized for your achievements, and be rewarded based on merit. We are seeking a Materials and Process Engineer with a passion for transforming advanced materials into stable and scalable manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building the bridge from early research to full scale production, using a deep understanding of soft materials, precision processing, and modern fabrication techniques. You will mature polymer systems,...

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world's first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a Senior Studio Engineer , reporting to the Manager of Industrial Design, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. As a Studio Engineer on the Industrial Design team, you will have a unique opportunity to build out the...

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: As a Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You'll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust...

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous UAVs. In this role, you will assist in the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations, ensuring that vehicle aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems are harmonized for performance, manufacturability, and operational effectiveness. This position is ideal for a mechanical or aerospace...

Engineers are the reason we exist-they're the core of who we are. We don't just build technology; we engineer the future. From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, our teams power the solutions that drive innovation, tackle mission-critical challenges, and keep people safe. This is where problem-solvers and big thinkers thrive. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to grow with our company. In this role, the engineer will be assigned to a well-structured Engineering Support office dealing with Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain, will be in charge for the activities related to R&D, test, analysis and characterization of materials, Verify & Validation development processes of new materials, definition of technical specifications of special treatments, failure analysis/investigation on damaged and/or NC components, partnering with other Departments (i. e. Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc) and directly...

Akkodis is recruiting for a Structural Dynamics Engineer Mid-Level (MIssile) for a manufacturer in the Long Beach, CA area. This is an onsite contract position with a pay range of $45 an hour to $80 an hour depending on education, experience and location. Lead the analysis and validation of missile defense structural systems to ensure survivability and performance under dynamic environments, including launch and mission operations. Perform detailed structural dynamics stress analyses, including modal, harmonic, random vibration, shock, and transient response simulations. Develop and validate finite element models (FEMs) of missile defense structures and subsystems, ensuring accuracy in predicting dynamic behavior. Define and lead dynamic testing campaigns, including vibration, shock, and acoustic testing, to verify structural integrity and correlate models with test results. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering, to...