Principal Composites Engineer

Role details

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13696474 Fiber Dynamics is seeking a Principal Composites Engineer to lead the development of high-performance aerospace and industrial composite components. This senior technical role provides end-to-end leadership across design, analysis, manufacturing, and certification, while mentoring engineers and partnering closely with customers and production teams. ###### key Responsibilities Include

• Serve as technical lead on major composite development programs.
• Lead design, analysis, and optimization of advanced composite

structures (prepreg, RTM, infusion, high-temperature systems).

• Develop and validate structural models using FEA, laminate theory,

and ply-level analysis.

• Drive manufacturability, tooling, and process engineering from

prototype through production.

• Collaborate with customers to define requirements and deliver

innovative solutions.

• Interface with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality,

operations, program management).

• Author and review specifications, analysis reports, test plans, and

work instructions.

• Mentor engineers and technicians, and support continuous improvement

and R&D.

• Ensure compliance with customer, FAA, and ITAR requirements.
• Support new business development, industry engagement, and

intellectual property growth. ###### REQUIRED Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials

Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years of experience in composite structure design and

manufacturing

• Expert knowledge of composite materials, processes, and structural

analysis

• Proficiency with CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), FEA (Abaqus, ANSYS), and

composite design tools

• Proven success leading complex composite development programs
• Strong communication, technical writing, and leadership skills

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