Composite Technician II

Composite Technician II

Opterus is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Composite Technician to join our quickly growing production team. As a Composite Technician, you will have a hands-on role in manufacturing lightweight, high-performance spacecraft components, such as rollable booms, deployable antennas, and solar arrays.

Responsibilities:

• Perform composite production processes, including material cutting, material layup within master molds, vacuum bagging, curing, bonding, etc., for prototypes and spaceflight hardware
• Follow work instructions, drawings, and related documentation to build high-quality composite assemblies
• Operate calibrated measuring tools, cutting tools, and various other equipment to bond, laminate, cut, vacuum-bag, cure, etc., composite materials
• Prepare and maintain equipment and materials needed for fabrication
• Maintain records of production activities to AS9100 requirements and report any inconsistencies
• Use proper PPE and safety equipment and procedures when handling materials and chemicals
• Work cross-functionally with engineers and other departments
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• US citizen or permanent resident
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2-4 years of experience in composite manufacturing
• Experience with hand layup, handling of prepreg composite materials, kitting of materials, vacuum bagging, tooling preparation, bonding, operating industrial ovens, post processing of composite products, hand tools (straightedge, safety blades, presses, calipers, small pneumatic and electrical tools, etc.)
• Basic understanding of applicable technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications; ability to complete installations per technical drawings
• Preferably an understanding of ISO
  9000 and AS9100 quality management systems
• Team-oriented with the ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Ability to maintain a consistent and reliable schedule
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation range of $28-$38 hourly, based on experience and qualifications
• Choice of work schedule: 4/10 (Mon-Thurs) or 9/80 (every other Friday off!)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurances
• Opterus pays 100% of employees' insurance premiums and 70% of dependents' premiums
• 401K matching up to 4%
• 9 paid holidays
• Work within a community-oriented environment at Forge Campus. Amenities include an on-site restaurant, brewery, coffee shop, and multiple shared outdoor spaces

Opterus Research and Development is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.