Poseidon Aerospace · 1 month ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Composites Lab (Maine)
Brunswick, ME
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $42/hrPoseidon Aerospace is establishing an advanced composite R&D presence in Maine through partnerships with leading research institutions. They are seeking a part-time engineer to coordinate their Maine composites lab, manage university research partnerships, and serve as the technical bridge between academic collaborators and the engineering team in San Francisco.
Airlines/Aviation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and manage technical research partnerships with university partners
Represent Poseidon in Maine's defense and aerospace community
Serve as a primary point of contact for university research partners
Coordinate technical projects with university researchers and track deliverables
Schedule and attend partnership meetings, facility tours, and technical reviews
Process invoices, track project budgets, and maintain partnership documentation
Identify potential research opportunities aligned with Poseidon's needs
Explore advanced composites manufacturing methods
Prototype tooling concepts and validate manufacturing approaches
Investigate process improvements that reduce cost, increase yield, or improve part quality
Document findings and recommendations for adoption
Review research outputs and test reports from university partners
Summarize technical findings for San Francisco engineering team
Maintain documentation of Maine R&D activities and learnings
Support remote troubleshooting discussions between university researchers and SF engineers
Flag promising results that warrant further investigation or adoption
Maintain Brunswick facility as meeting space for partnerships and intern work
Coordinate intern hiring, onboarding, and project assignments
Represent Poseidon at industry meetings and local aerospace events
Build relationships within Maine's composites and defense manufacturing community
Support workforce development initiatives with university partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or related field (or near completion)
Understanding of composite materials and manufacturing processes (academic or professional experience)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable coordinating between multiple stakeholders (universities, internal team, vendors)
Self-directed and reliable—can manage responsibilities independently on flexible schedule
Based in or willing to relocate to Brunswick/Portland, Maine area
US Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency is required for this role
Preferred
Any hands-on composites experience (layup, infusion, testing, tooling)
Previous research coordination, lab management, or project coordination experience
Interest in aerospace, defense manufacturing, or startup environments
CAD skills or technical documentation experience
Company
Poseidon Aerospace
Poseidon Aerospace develops autonomous sea-based aircraft designed to transport cargo using ground effect flight.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$12.5MKey Investors
Tamarack GlobalStarship Ventures
2025-11-05Seed· $11M
2023-11-02Pre Seed· $1.5M
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