Job Description

Company Overview

Urbineer is composed of experienced, hands-on multidisciplinary technicians and engineers with a strong background in driving complex product development from concepts to functional systems. Our agility and expertise have positioned us to work on internal R&D programs funded by NASA and the DoD, as well as support major pioneers of industry developing next generation systems. We pride ourselves in executing design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of advanced lightweight structures in-house.

Urbineer is focused on building a cohesive team of motivated, versatile, and hands-on people that enjoy a fast-paced ideation and prototyping environment. Our company is founded and operated by engineers that continuously foster both technical and professional growth in a rewarding team environment.

Introduction

Urbineer is looking for a Composite Prototype Technician to be part of our group and will play a vital role in supporting a team developing lightweight composite structures. As a member of our team, you will be involved with a variety of projects: rotorcraft co-cured composite airframe techniques and composite processing methods that will enable prototyping of new systems. You will be working in a challenging and fast paced work environment on multidisciplinary teams.

To Be Successful:

A candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn new skills on the job, collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, and have extensive experience laminating composite structures. At Urbineer, we value people wanting to challenge themselves and further your career.

Responsibilities

Laminating composite parts according to work instructions and drawings
Provide manufacturing feedback to engineering to improve composite part producibility
Work with multidisciplinary team on developing to novel composite processing techniques
Experience with bagging, thermocouples, probes, and vacuum connections
Performing in-process inspection of laminates to ensure dimensional accuracy of plies drops, core, and other part features
Trimming/finishing of composite assemblies
Surface prep, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
Performing composite bonding and fastener assembly

Minimum Qualifications

Training in aerospace/or aviation composite procedures, cleanroom environment protocols, and material processing equipment such as ovens, autoclaves, and presses
Industry experience of 5+ years
3+ years of experience with composite processes such and lamination and bonding
Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and notes

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data and conform to ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

A degree in Manufacturing Engineering, graduated from a technical college, or equivalent experience
Training in aerospace/or aviation composite procedures, cleanroom environment protocols, and material processing equipment such as ovens, autoclaves, and presses
Experience operating a ply cutting machine
Industry experience of 10+ years
5+ years of experience with composite processes such and lamination and bonding
Capable of drilling Class 1 holes and installing fasteners such as HI-LOKs, HI-LITES, and other aerospace grade hardware
Capable of interpreting engineering drawings and notes

In Return

Be an integral part of a team dedicated to building the next generation air vehicles
Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff, including industry proven engineers that have been designing and building performance vehicles
Being part of an accelerated prototyping and design team where you get to work on endless projects at the forefront of technology
Be a part of a growing company that will continue to provide opportunities for advancement in your career

Urbineer Inc

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