Bowhead is looking for a Composites Engineer to perform engineering work in the area of composites manufacturing and testing.  The Scientist must be willing to take on leadership responsibilities and develop strategies for test and evaluation of composite systems.  Duties will include:

• Fabrication of traditional and novel laminate composite architectures.
• Mechanical characterization.
• Networking with industrial partners to collect custom materials.
• Performing design of experiments to create test matrices for materials evaluation.
• Mentoring younger engineers.
• Building new prepreg capabilities.
• Leading the design and development to stand-up a developmental prepreg fabrication line.
• Annual reporting of results in public forums via presentations at meetings, and technical and journal reports designed to demonstrate our customer’s leading position in the composites industry.

This job requires lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Knowledge of and experience with prepreg manufacture, adhesive manufacture or aerospace manufacturing methods using these material forms.
• Basic understanding of fiber wet-out and resin/fiber interactions.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods such as resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum assisted RTM (VARTM), and autoclave prepreg consolidation methods.
• Knowledge of processing materials such as b-staged resins, thermosets, and thermoplastics.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a vehicle.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of composite design, commercial fabrication methods, and ASTM test standards.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the TOP SECRET level.

Master’s or Doctoral degree with emphasis in Engineering disciplines such as Composites Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or equivalent Engineering discipline.  Other science disciplines will be considered with appropriate experience.  Minimum of 4 years, 5-7 years preferred, of documented research in composites, resins, adhesives and related fields (following advanced degree completion - thesis work does not count as experience for this opportunity). 

Candidates must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements.

All post-secondary education listed on a Candidate’s application and resume must be verifiable, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded. Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree.

UICTS/Bowhead will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes. The applicant's job offer may be contingent upon this driving record check. The driving record check will include review of any appropriate state records based on the employee's application and resume. If driving is required for the position and the applicant does not have a valid driver's license, or has a driving record that meets or exceeds the criteria listed under the Unacceptable Status, the applicant will not be hired.

We are an EOE/M/F/V/D Employer.