Sr. Composite Engineer

Worcester, MA

Posted: 07/28/2026 Industry: Laboratory - Industrial Chemicals Job Number: 64.26AM Pay Rate: 90,000 - 110,000 Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Composite Engineer

A leading advanced materials manufacturer is seeking a Senior Materials & Composites Engineer with an advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in fiber-reinforced composites and thermoset resin systems.  You’ll work directly with customers to develop innovative composite solutions for high-performance applications.

Duties:

  • Collaborate with customers and Sales to gather and analyze material requirements and specifications.
  • Design and develop advanced fiber-reinforced composite systems.
  • Design and formulate polymer matrix systems.
  • Evaluate fiber and textile reinforcement materials.
  • Optimize prepeg processing and curing parameters.
  • Conduct mechanical, thermal, and fire performance evaluations.
  • Lead multidisciplinary projects through qualification and commercialization.
  • Provide technical application support to customers, Sales, and internal teams.
  • Troubleshoot customer processing and application issues.
  • Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous process improvement.

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000

Benefits

M/D/V

Technical Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Composite Materials, or related discipline.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on composite materials experience.
  • Experience with polymer matrix formulation.
  • Experience with prepeg processing and composite manufacturing.
  • Composite fabrication and laboratory development.
  • Cure optimization and process development.
  • Mechanical, thermal, and fire performance valuation.
  • Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, ceramic fibers, aramid fibers, and textile reinforcements.
  • Strong understanding of thermoset resin systems and engineering thermoplastics.
  • Product commercialization experience.
  • Experience with ablative materials or thermal protection systems is a strong plus.
  • Willingness to travel 10-20%

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Alicia Mytnik at amytnik@cps4jobs.com.

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