Composite Manufacturing Technician

About This Role

Fabricate high-quality composite components for fixed-wing UAVs and aircraft using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and epoxy systems. This role involves developing manufacturing workflows, performing field repairs, and ensuring top-tier fabrication quality as LiquidPiston expands into aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-quality composite components (e.g., wings, fairings, and other structural elements) using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and epoxy systems
• Design and build molds for composite layups, including plug construction, tool prep, and vacuum bagging
• Utilize hand lay-up, vacuum bagging, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), autoclave modeling, and compression molding techniques
• Collaborate with engineering staff to develop manufacturing workflows, workspaces, and specialized tools
• Perform field repairs, composite part modifications, and rapid design iterations
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized shop environment with a focus on consistent, top-tier fabrication quality
• Maintain documentation for fabrication processes, material usage, and design changes

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in composite fabrication
• Strong portfolio showcasing past projects and physical components
• Skilled in mold-making, layup, vacuum bagging, and finishing techniques
• High attention to detail with a commitment to producing mechanically sound aesthetically pleasing parts
• Self-driven, reliable, and focused on quality and committed to deadlines
• Excellent organization, cleanliness, and shop discipline

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in composite fabrication—ideally from aerospace, marine, motor sports, or performance product sectors

Nice to Have

• Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and structural optimization of composite components
• Comfort with CNC machining, hand tools, and general shop equipment
• Familiarity with small aircraft or UAV structures and aerodynamic design principles

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits