Staff Engineer, Composite Advance Manufacturing

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States; on-site

Salary: $150,000–$230,000 per year, plus bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees.

Company

Venture-backed defense-tech company developing intelligent systems, including autonomy software, aircraft, and simulation technologies.

What you will do

• Lead the design and optimization of high-impact composite manufacturing processes across multiple aircraft programs.
• Scale production while balancing throughput, quality, and cost.
• Launch manufacturing engineering operations and infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet.
• Develop CPD/Fibersim definitions and producibility assessments for composite parts.
• Select and integrate manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and hardware/software systems with vendors.
• Mentor engineers and production personnel while standardizing manufacturing performance across functions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in a rapid-growth environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
• Experience with Composite Part Design, Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design.
• Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including machining, lamination, or assembly.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience with additive manufacturing, automation systems, ERP/MRP systems, or data-driven manufacturing decisions.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design.
• Project management experience across multiple priorities and deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employees receive pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Work is performed on-site in Seattle.
• The role offers technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship responsibilities.
• Employment offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check.