Senior Composite Engineer (R0165007) (J)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis of composite components for aerospace structures.
• Develop laminate schedules, evaluate material behavior, and assess structural performance under mechanical and thermal loads.
• Support FEA modeling activities including linear and basic non-linear analysis, buckling checks, and failure assessments.
• Participate in trade studies and support requirements development.
• Work directly with MSFC engineering teams, suppliers, and other contractors to develop composite solutions.
• Prepare presentation materials and technical documentation for design reviews (PDR, CDR).
• Contribute to testing plans, NDI evaluation, and verification activities as needed.
• Assist with material evaluation, process documentation, and coordination with manufacturing engineering.
• Support composite fabrication activities including autoclave layup, AFP/ATL, and resin infusion processes.
• Participate in tooling reviews, process development, and troubleshooting of manufacturing issues.
• Aid in structural test planning, failure investigation activities, and corrective action discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, materials engineering, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience working with composite materials and structural components (aerospace preferred).
• Experience with composite laminate design, basic FEA, and mechanical/thermal load assessment.
• Hands-on familiarity with composite manufacturing processes such as autoclave layup, AFP/ATL, or RTM/VARTM.
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Abaqus, ANSYS, or Nastran).
• Ability to work within structured engineering processes and deliver high-quality technical documentation.