R&D Engineer III - Aerospace Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Materials Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Quality Engineering -
Research/Development
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R&D Engineer III- Aerospace Manufacturing
2 days ago Requisition
We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Research and Development Engineer III position at our Renton location.
Job Type:Full-time – Salaried
Annual Salary:$125,000 - $150,000 Annually (DOE)
- Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
- Life and AD&DD Insurance
- Company-sponsored 401k with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
- Generous PTO
Summary
Reporting to R&D Leadership, the Research & Development Engineer is an experienced technical professional who leads research and development efforts across Sekisui Aerospace. As a member of the Research & Development team, the individual partners closely with Engineering, Materials & Process, and Test organizations to develop innovative solutions, mature emerging technologies, and supports future aerospace products and capabilities.
Position Mission
The R&D Engineer leads the development and industrialization of advanced composite materials and manufacturing technologies that support Sekisui Aerospace's commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. This position is responsible for researching, designing, testing, and validating new materials, processes, and production methods to enable the successful implementation of next-generation aerospace products.
We are continuing to grow! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Research and Development Engineer III position at our Renton location.
Job Type:Full-time – Salaried
Location(s):Renton, WA
Annual Salary:$125,000 - $150,000 Annually (DOE)
Benefits
- Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
- Dental, Vision, Prescription
- Life and AD&DD Insurance
- Company-sponsored 401k with Employer Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
- Generous PTO
Summary
Reporting to R&D Leadership, the Research & Development Engineer is an experienced technical professional who leads research and development efforts across Sekisui Aerospace. As a member of the Research & Development team, the individual partners closely with Engineering, Materials & Process, and Test organizations to develop innovative solutions, mature emerging technologies, and supports future aerospace products and capabilities.
Position Mission
The R&D Engineer leads the development and industrialization of advanced composite materials and manufacturing technologies that support Sekisui Aerospace's commitment to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. This position is responsible for researching, designing, testing, and validating new materials, processes, and production methods to enable the successful implementation of next-generation aerospace products.
The role collaborates with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to improve manufacturing performance through cost reduction, increased throughput, reduced cycle times, and enhanced process capability. The R&D Engineer ensures technical rigor throughout the product development lifecycle and drives the adoption of best manufacturing practices to deliver scalable, reliable, and production-ready solutions.
R&D Engineer III will:
- Lead, plan, manage, and execute multiple R&D projects simultaneously, with a strong focus on advanced materials development, technology maturation, budget management, and project deliverables under the guidance of senior technical leaders.
- Develop and implement next-generation materials, manufacturing processes, and enabling technologies, including the transition from manual operations to automated manufacturing solutions where applicable.
- Research, develop, and evaluate composite materials and constituent systems, including resins, adhesives, honeycomb cores, foam cores, coatings, and other…
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