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Continuous Composites · 4 weeks ago

Chief Engineer - Weapons Systems

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Continuous Composites is a world leader in advanced manufacturing technologies primarily related to advanced composites. They are seeking an experienced engineer to lead process development and program execution for Department of War programs utilizing CF3D® technology for weapons systems.

3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsHardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership: Serve as technical lead for Continuous Composites’ programs involving weapons systems

Customer Collaboration: Collaborate with customers, including DoW government sponsors and prime contractors

Technical Scoping: Review project and customer goals, develop technical requirements, identify relevant trade studies, assess technical risks, and establish risk mitigation plans

Project Planning: Work with project managers to develop and maintain detailed project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocations

Solution Development: Lead internal and external resources to design and develop CF3D® solutions that satisfy customer requirements. Produce reports that bring together concept definitions, requirements, verification test plans and methods, analysis results, and technical recommendations

Design Reviews: Lead the design review process and establish technical maturity milestones and qualification tests, ensuring programs progress through the required DoW Technology Readiness and Manufacturing Readiness Levels

Industry Best Practices: Collaborate with senior technical experts to establish technical standards to achieve technical excellence in the organization. Maintain technical documentation around best practices

DoW Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant DoW regulations, standards, and quality requirements

Qualification

Weapons system developmentDoW development program experienceTechnical leadershipAdvanced additive manufacturingCarbon fiber materialsAnalytical problem-solvingEffective communicationOrganizational abilitiesCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant technical role, specializing in weapons system development

Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment

DoW development program experience, including customer interface, requirements development, test planning, execution, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels and Manufacturing Readiness Levels and their relevance

Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Ability to synthesize and summarize complex technical information

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail

Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to drive technical results in a fast-paced startup environment

Proven history of solving complex customer problems

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering

Familiarity with carbon fiber materials, resin systems, and advanced additive manufacturing processes for aerospace applications, including knowledge of end use designs