Hiring: Composite M&P Engineer I Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Briggs, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:51:59 Target Skills & Keywords : R, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •1+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite materials research, testing, processes or manufacturing. Required Skills: •Research and select composite materials and processes for structural applications on existing or new designs. •Perform related material testing and evaluations, such as microscopy, failure analysis, thermal analysis techniques and mechanical testing. •Execute characterization and allowable campaigns. •Develop, implement and maintain materials and processes technical specifications. •Provide technical support for manufacturing and design teams in the areas of non-metallic material and processes selection and optimization, qualification, and inspection that impact product quality, reliability, durability, and capability. •Support material failure analysis and root cause corrective actions (RCCA). •While maintaining focus on quality, reliability, performance, cost and development predictability; provide consulting and support for unplanned critical needs. •Develop and implement improved process control where possible using test and NDE results as a feedback loop. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering/Science role. •Broad technical understanding of several composite material processes and operations including, but not limited to, out-of-autoclave processes, composites and polymer joining and surface engineering for aerospace applications. •A desire to establish and foster strong interdisciplinary relationships across the company. •Demonstrated capacity to travel to customers and other Firefly sites up to 10% of the time. •Advanced degrees in Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience with emphasis on Composite materials. •Direct experience in carbon fiber prepreg systems. •Prior knowledge of structural composite characterization, testing standards and processing. •Prior knowledge in material testing, (Mechanical, thermal, microscopy, NDE, failure mode & root cause analysis), data analysis and technical writing. •Solid functional working knowledge of materials process technologies and their impact on material behavior and product performance (Process-Property-Performance relationships). •Track record of innovation and delivering strategic business results in the context of materials engineering solutions. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!