Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

PrincipalMaterialsEngineer, High-Temp Composites

Position: On-SiteKent, Washington(Must be willing torelocateto ourKentlocation)

About ContinuousComposites:

At Continuous Composites Inc., we are redefining what is possible in advanced manufacturing. Our unique CF3D® technology for composite 3D printing opens new frontiers in Aerospace and Defense. We thrive on innovation, rapid iteration, and empowering every team member to take initiative and drive breakthrough solutions. Our mission is to transform industrial manufacturing through pioneering research, creative problem-solving, and relentless execution.

PositionSummary:

TheContinuous CompositeEngineering Teamis seeking a PrincipalMaterialsEngineer to support in-houseeffortsto develop High Temperature Compositesfor real world applications.

In this role,youwilllead the MaterialsTeam to develop and define themethod to create Ceramic Matrix Composites(CMCs),leveragingourContinuous Fiber (CF3D)Printingtechnology.You willownthe entire process, frompreformdevelopment to densification, and have a team to support this effort.

The ideal candidatewill have experience developing densified CMCs(C/C, C/SiC, C/C-SiC)from scratch through a variety of methods (PIP, CVI, MI) and will be comfortable taking a methodologicalapproach to develop, test, verify, andvalidatetheir approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadthe Materials Team at Continuous Composites to createCMCsfrom proof of concept to productionfor real world applications,i.e.thermal protection systems for aerospace.

• Owntheresearch anddevelopmentofCMCsto generate preformsand process them into a final, densified part.

• Collaboratewith cross-functional teams(engineering, operations, business)as well as vendors and research institutionsto execute multi-year development plans.
  

PreferredQualifications:

• Master’s degree or PHDinchemical,materials, or manufacturingengineering

• 5+ years of experiencein composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials (e.g., carbon-carbon, ceramic matrix composites, refractory metals,fiber layout,PIP & CVI densification, optimization ofpyrolysis cycles).

• Proventrack recordinownership, optimization, andleading R&D projects

• Experience with material characterization techniques(thermal,mechanical, microstructural, etc.).

• Excellent communication and technical writing skillsforproposaldevelopment, report writing, and presentations.

• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.

• Strong backgroundinstatisticsand problem-solvingtechniques.
  

Why Join Us:

At Continuous Composites, you will be part of a team that is redefining how advanced composites are manufactured. We move fast, communicate clearly, and innovate constantly. If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and are passionate aboutcutting-edgetechnology,we wantto hear from you.

Continuous Composites, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S.Candidates need to be lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information which requires that the applicant be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.