Principal Materials Engineer, High-Temp Composites

Principal  Material s  Engineer , High-Temp Composites

Position: On-Site  Kent, Washington  (Must be willing to  relocate  to our  Kent  location)

About Continuous Composites:

At Continuous Composites Inc., we are redefining what is possible in advanced manufacturing. Our unique CF3D® technology for composite 3D printing opens new frontiers in Aerospace and Defense. We thrive on innovation, rapid iteration, and empowering every team member to take initiative and drive breakthrough solutions. Our mission is to transform industrial manufacturing through pioneering research, creative problem-solving, and relentless execution.

Position Summary:

The  Continuous Composite  Engineering Team  is seeking a Principal  Materials  Engineer to support in - house  efforts  to develop High Temperature Composites  for real world applications .

In this role ,  you  will  lead the Materials  Team to develop and define the  method to create Ceramic Matrix Composites  (CMCs),  leveraging   our  Continuous Fiber (CF3D)  P rinting  technology .  You will  own  the entire process, from  preform  development to densification , and have a team to support this effort .

The ideal candidate  will have experience developing densified CMCs  (C/C, C/ SiC , C/C- SiC )  from scratch through a variety of methods (PIP, CVI, MI) and will be comfortable taking a m ethodological   approach to develop, test, verify, and  validate   their approach.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead  the Materials Team at Continuous Composites to create  CMCs   from proof of concept to production  for real world applications ,   i.e.   thermal protection systems for aerospace.

- Own  the  research and  development  of   CMCs   to generate preforms  and process them into a final, densified part.

- Collaborate  with cross-functional teams  ( engineering, operations, business )  as well as vendors and research institutions  to execute multi-year development plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master ’ s degree or PHD  in chemical ,  materials , or manufacturing  engineering

- 5+ years of experience in composites engineering, with a strong focus on high-temperature materials (e.g., carbon-carbon, ceramic matrix composites, refractory metals, fiber layout, PIP & CVI densification, optimization of pyrolysis cycles).

- Proven  track record  in  ownership, optimization, and  leading R&D projects

- Experience with material characterization techniques  (thermal, mechanical, microstructural, etc.).

- Excellent communication and technical writing skills for  proposal development, report writing, and presentations.

- Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members.

- Strong background  in statistics and problem-solving techniques.

Why Join Us:

At Continuous Composites, you will be part of a team that is redefining how advanced composites are manufactured. We move fast, communicate clearly, and innovate constantly. If you thrive in a dynamic, hands-on environment and are passionate about  cutting-edge  technology, we want to hear from you.

Continuous Composites, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. Candidates need to be lawfully able to work on ITAR or controlled information which requires that the applicant be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62.