Senior Engineer

At Fiber Dynamics, we’re not just another company—we’re innovators shaping the future. We thrive on pushing boundaries, embracing new challenges, and working with cutting-edge technologies in emerging markets. If you’re looking for a place where your skills, ideas, and ambition can make a real impact, you’ve found it.

Here’s why you should be excited to join our team:

✅ People-First Culture – Our employees are our greatest asset. We celebrate achievements, recognize hard work, and create an environment where everyone feels valued.

✅ Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible schedules, including four 10-hour days for hourly employees and a 9/80 schedule for salaried employees, giving you more time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

✅ Innovation & Emerging Markets – We work with groundbreaking technologies and industries, including aerospace and next-gen manufacturing. If you want to be at the forefront of innovation, this is the place to be.

✅ Team Collaboration – We foster a strong sense of teamwork and respect, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard, and ideas are valued.

✅ Stability & Opportunity – As an industry leader, we offer a secure work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, innovate, and be part of something bigger, Fiber Dynamics is the perfect fit. Join us in shaping the future!

Fiber Dynamics is seeking a Principal Composites Engineer to lead the development of high-performance aerospace and industrial composite components. This senior technical role provides end-to-end leadership across design, analysis, manufacturing, and certification, while mentoring engineers and partnering closely with customers and production teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Serve as technical lead on major composite development programs.
• Lead design, analysis, and optimization of advanced composite structures (prepreg, RTM, infusion, high-temperature systems).
• Develop and validate structural models using FEA, laminate theory, and ply-level analysis.
• Drive manufacturability, tooling, and process engineering from prototype through production.
• Collaborate with customers to define requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
• Interface with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations, program management).
• Author and review specifications, analysis reports, test plans, and work instructions.
• Mentor engineers and technicians, and support continuous improvement and R&D.
• Ensure compliance with customer, FAA, and ITAR requirements.
• Support new business development, industry engagement, and intellectual property growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in composite structure design and manufacturing
• Expert knowledge of composite materials, processes, and structural analysis
• Proficiency with CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), FEA (Abaqus, ANSYS), and composite design tools
• Proven success leading complex composite development programs
• Strong communication, technical writing, and leadership skills

EOE-race/gender/veteran/disabled/sexual orientation/gender identity

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person