Composite Technician

About Our Company

Heven Aero Tech (Heven) is a recognized leader in hydrogen-powered drones, building a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is second nature, and every employee feels valued. Our culture is anchored in trust and a shared commitment to excellence.

Title:

Composite Tech
• Company:
Heven Aero Tech
•

Location:

Winchester, Virginia
• FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

We are seeking a Composite Technician to perform complex and advanced fabrication and assembly of detailed parts, subassemblies, and final airframe assemblies in a manufacturing environment and on production aircraft, including adhesive‑bonded assemblies of metallic and non‑metallic composite materials. The role also includes composite layup, painting, trim, drilling, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure product delivery.

• Perform complex and advanced fabrication and assembly of detailed composite parts, subassemblies, and final airframe assemblies
• Execute composite layup using wet layup, prepreg, and vacuum bagging techniques with carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar
• Perform resin infusion processes (VARTM, RTM) per engineering process specifications
• Produce adhesive‑bonded assemblies of metallic and non‑metallic composite materials
• Handle, mix, and apply various epoxy resin materials and systems following MSDS requirements
• Operate and monitor autoclave and oven cure cycles; pull and manage prepreg materials from freezer storage as required
• Demold, trim, sand, drill, and finish cured composite parts to engineering tolerances

• Associate's degree or two‑year college certificate in any technical, industrial, or applied science discipline
• General knowledge of hand tools and basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use precision measurement devices
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiarity with blueprint reading and basic GD&T concepts
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee) per ITAR/EAR regulations

• Proficiency in composite fabrication processes including prepreg layup, vacuum bagging, autoclave/oven cure cycles, honeycomb core handling, and structural bonding with film and paste adhesives (e.g., FM-73, Redux 312, EA9394)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, assembly travelers, and work instructions
• Strong knowledge of quality control methods, non‑conformance documentation, and inspection techniques for composite and electromechanical assemblies
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for work order management and parts tracking (Aligni or equivalent)
• Ability to lead small teams in a fast‑paced, production‑rate environment with high accountability for quality and schedule
• Background in UAS, aerospace, or defense manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with hydrogen propulsion systems, VTOL platforms, or high‑reliability electronic/electromechanical assemblies
• Experience with flight‑critical composite structures and associated process controls
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems or experience in an AS9100‑certified facility
• Eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret clearance

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE throughout the shift
• Consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel during production activities
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs; comfortable handling composite materials, tooling, and assemblies
• Comfortable working with resins, solvents, and other chemical compounds with appropriate PPE
• May be required to support extended hours based on program schedule demands
• Work onsite full‑time; this role is not eligible for remote or hybrid arrangements

Heven Aero Tech offers a competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well‑being of our employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off/sick days, and additional protections such as critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage, and short‑ and long‑term disability.

Heven Aero Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Salary Range: $22 - $30 USD