Sr Materials Specialist

Sr Materials Specialist – Job Number 339883 Who We Are

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi‑industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E‑Z‑GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.

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We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid‑size player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers’ most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possibilities. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen.

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We are seeking an experienced Sr Materials Specialist with at least 5 years of hands‑on experience to join our highly skilled team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling mechanical components, subassemblies, and systems, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. This position requires a detail‑oriented individual with a strong aptitude for working with tools, blueprints, and technical specifications.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Perform composite fabrication processes including vacuum bagging, wet layups, bonding, potting, injecting, prepreg handling, resin system preparation, and infusion.
• Operate and maintain autoclaves, ovens, and presses for composite curing according to established procedures.
• Set up and monitor vacuum pumps and related equipment during composite processing.
• Assist engineering with developing and refining work instructions for composite manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, process documentation, and records for traceability and IRAD (Internal Research and Development) projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to support prototype builds and production schedules.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of composite materials to maintain integrity and performance.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies when working with chemicals, resins, and high‑temperature equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for composite processes and tooling.

• Minimum of 5+ years working with composite materials in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical training or certification in composites preferred.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials (e.g., carbon fiber, fiberglass, prepregs) and their properties.
• Hands‑on experience with vacuum bagging, wet layups, prepreg processing, and resin systems.
• Ability to operate and maintain autoclaves, ovens, and presses for composite curing.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps and related equipment.
• Understanding of engineering work instructions and ability to assist in their development.
• Skilled in record keeping, maintaining lab notebooks, and supporting IRAD projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with hand tools and specialized composite equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow precise processes.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with hydraulic systems, pneumatic and hand tooling.
• Experience…