AscendArc · 2 days ago
Composite Technician
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$29/hr - $43/hr
0+ years expAscendArc is a seed stage startup focused on revolutionizing the satellite communications industry. They are seeking a Composite Technician to join their Manufacturing team, responsible for executing composite build workflows and collaborating with engineers to develop satellite systems.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Execute composite build workflows: mold prep, lay‑up (pre‑preg and/or wet), vacuum bagging, curing, trimming, sanding, and finishing
Fabricate prototype and production composite components: structural assemblies, panels, housings, mounting structures
Operate composite manufacturing equipment (ovens/autoclaves, vacuum systems, cutting/lay‑up tools) and hand‑tools
Work with CAD or drawings to verify lay‑up schedules, tooling and part geometry; collaborate with design/structural engineers to close the CAD‑to‑hardware loop
Support process documentation: Build Instructions, lay‑up records, cure cycles, inspection logs
Setup and maintain clean manufacturing environment, molds, tooling, jigs, fixtures for composites work
Inspect your work: ensure fiber orientation, resin distribution, vacuum integrity, cure quality meet specs. Flag non‑conformances, participate in root‑cause and correction
Iterate rapidly: prototypes move fast, so you must adapt builds, suggest tooling improvements, refine manufacturing steps for future builds
Cross‑skill: may assist in metallic machining/fabrication, assembly of hybrid metal–composite hardware if required
Qualification
Required
Entry level up to ~8 years of experience in composite manufacturing, lay‑up, or structural fabrication for aerospace, marine, automotive or similar high‑performance environment
Familiarity (or willingness to learn quickly) with composite terminology and methods: pre‑preg/autoclave or vacuum bagged wet lay‑up, mold release agents, peel‑ply/breather, lay‑up schedule, cure cycle
Mechanical aptitude: comfortable with hand tools, shop environment, trimming/finishing composite parts, working to tight tolerances
Basic experience or interest in tooling, fixtures, jigs for composite manufacturing
Ability to read drawings, follow build instructions, and work with process documentation (BOMs, lay‑up sheets, work instructions)
Attention to detail, particularly in composite builds: fiber orientation, void‐control, surface finish
Proactive with problem‐solving: see a potential build issue, flag it, iterate the process
Comfortable in a hardware‐centric, fast‐paced startup atmosphere where prototypes turn into test articles and flight hardware
Able to lift ~25 lbs, stand for prolonged periods, work in shop/cleanroom environments
Company
AscendArc
AscendArc develops and manufactures small geostationary communication satellites for commercial and military applications
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.53M2025-11-19Series Unknown· $0.08M
2025-01-29Seed· $3.45M
Leadership Team
Chris McLain
Founder and President
Recent News
2025-12-05
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