UAV Composite Manufacturing Technician

The Role: - From mold preparation to final airframe assembly, you will transform raw materials into high-performance aerospace structures. - This is a role for a craftsman who takes pride in the details—ensuring every layup is perfect, every bond is secure, and every component meets our rigorous quality standards. Key Responsibilities: - Fabrication: Perform precision layup of carbon fiber and fiberglass using both prepreg and wet layup methods. - Process Management: Handle resin systems, execute vacuum bagging, and manage curing cycles in ovens or autoclaves. - Core Integration: Integrate foam or honeycomb cores into structural skins for optimized weight and strength. - Post-Processing: Manage demolding, trimming, and finishing; perform visual inspections and basic NDT (tap testing). - Assembly: Bond major structural components, assemble fuselage and wing sections, and install critical hardpoints and inserts. - Tooling & Rework: Build and modify molds, jigs, and fixtures to support prototype development and production scaling. What You Bring: - Composite Mastery: Proven experience in mold preparation and complex composite layups. - Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of resin handling, vacuum bagging techniques, and curing equipment operation. - Precision Assembly: Strong ability to bond structural components and align complex airframe assemblies. - Hardware Integration: Skilled in the installation of aerospace inserts and structural fittings. - Prototyping Mindset: Ability to carry out repairs, rework, and modify tooling to support engineering changes.