Advance Composite Subject Matter Expert

Apply now Job No: 503156
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Layton, UT
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: AFSMO Support - 250741
Pay Grade: P2/P3 - Exempt
Advertised: October 22, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

Join the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) (Hill AFB, UT location), one of the nation's top 10 university-affiliated research institutes! This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to cutting‑edge research while enjoying the collaborative, mission‑driven culture that makes the University of Dayton an exceptional place to work. Apply to our Advance Composite Subject Matter Expert opening today!

This UDRI position is located at Hill AFB, UT and is co‑located with the USAF Advance Composite Office (AFACO). The selected candidate will be an advanced composite Subject Matter Expert (SME) and will provide critical support to the AFACO by conducting advanced composite surveys, managing technical orders, and addressing composite repair‑related inquiries from various stakeholders. The SME will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, durability, and mission readiness of Air Force assets through proactive, advanced composite sustainment practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in advanced composite sustainment, preferably within a military or aerospace context OR 6 years of directly applicable experience in advanced composite sustainment, preferably within a military or aerospace context.
• Knowledge of advanced composite repair techniques, and materials/equipment used in military environments.
• Familiarity with USAF technical orders, DoD standards, and relevant industry codes.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to frequently travel for on‑site surveys and inspections as needed, both foreign and domestic.
• Must be able to maintain Secret level security clearance.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

• All of the above plus:
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or other related field plus 6 years of experience in advanced composite sustainment, preferably within a military or aerospace context and a .
• Ability to work independently with little to no direction.

• Bachelor’s degree in materials or other related field.
• Experience in the USAF working in repair centers or depots.
• Demonstrated self‑starter.
• Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting to senior‑level USAF leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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