# M&P Engineer - Composites

**Company**: Saronic Technologies
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an M&P Engineer - Composites to lead the testing and strength allowable development of composite materials into our maritime platforms. You will be responsible for developing lightweight, high-performance composite structures optimized for maritime environments and aligned with mission-critical DoD performance and survivability requirements.

Responsibilities:

* Lead and support composite material allowables development programs (per CMH-17, FAA, ABS, or other relevant guidelines)
* Define, execute, and analyze test programs to generate A- and B-basis allowables
* Develop and implement material and process specifications for composite fabrics, adhesives, core materials, and associated processes
* Provide technical support for composite fabrication, inspection, and process control
* Interface with test labs and suppliers to ensure quality and compliance with aerospace standards
* Author test plans and roadmaps for characterization of new material systems and/or processes
* Author material and process specifications that are consistent with industry standards and/or internally developed requirements
* Document and maintain material property databases, ensuring traceability and alignment with regulatory requirements
* Support root cause analysis and corrective action for process and material non-conformances
* Lead or support continuous improvement activities that inform design-for-cost and design-for-manufacturing activities
* Collaborate with certification teams to provide technical justification and documentation for material allowables used in structural substantiation

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree or greater in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
* 2+ years of experience in aerospace and/or marine composite materials and processes (allowables development experience preferred)
* Familiarity with CMH-17, MIL-HDBK-17, ABS certification requirements, and other aerospace/marine composite standards
* Hands-on experience with composite manufacturing methods (e.g., autoclave, out-of-autoclave, infusion, bonding)
* Strong understanding of material testing standards (ASTM, SACMA, etc.) for composites
* Proficiency in analyzing material test data and statistical methods for allowables development
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to prepare clear technical documentation

Physical Demands:

* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
* Occasional standing and walking within the office
* Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
* Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
* Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
* Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

## Skills

### Required
- composite materials
- CMH-17
- FAA
- ABS
- aerospace standards
- material testing standards
- statistical methods
- composite manufacturing methods
- autoclave
- out-of-autoclave
- infusion
- bonding