Composite Technician (Contract) (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Englewood, Colorado, United States

Salary: $27–$40 per hour, plus potential incentive compensation and benefits

Company

Answer Engineering, part of hirify.global Manufacturing, provides aerospace design, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing services, including work on eVTOL and space-related systems.

What you will do

• Create prototype aerospace parts for testing, proof of concept, and display.
• Build and assemble mechanical components from solid models, engineering drawings, work instructions, and process specifications.
• Perform prepreg and wet layup fabrication, vacuum bagging, bonding, and oven or autoclave curing.
• Fabricate tooling, molds, and fixtures; install fasteners, rivets, adhesives, finishes, primers, and coatings.
• Operate precision tools, metrology systems, and calibrated instruments while troubleshooting, reworking, repairing, and modifying parts.
• Support first article builds, production transition, continuous improvement, and collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent technical training.
• 1–2 years of hands-on composite fabrication experience in a production or aerospace environment.
• Strong knowledge of composite layup, adhesive bonding, and mechanical assembly.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, solid models, work instructions, and GD&T according to ASME Y14.5.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, indicators, Romer Arm, CMM, or comparable metrology systems.
• Dependability, adaptability, multitasking ability, collaboration skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice to have

• Interest or experience in electrical systems, welding, additive manufacturing, or engineering testing.
• Experience fabricating tooling, molds, and fixtures from aluminum, composites, and wood.
• Experience mentoring entry-level engineers in composite fabrication techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Short-term W-2 position for 9 months, with potential extension based on project needs and performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and paid time off.
• Employee ownership and participation in the company’s financial rewards.
• Casual work environment with company events, BBQs, and ski trips.