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Materials Process Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA at KPG99 INC
Title: Materials Process Engineer
Company: KPG99 INC
Location: San Jose, CA
Job role- Materials & Process Engineer (Composites/FAA)
Location: San Jose, CA– 100% onsite (relocation candidates is fine)
Duration: 24+ month contract
Interview: 1 phone screen then 1 onsite (onsite is mandatory)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Composite Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the
development, qualification, and FAA certification of composite airframe materials and
processes for our next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, certified under
14 CFR Part 23.
What You’ll Do:
· Serve as the technical focal and authority on the development of the airframe, including
SME support in composite materials and processes for thermoset and thermoplastic
systems, prepregs, resin infusion, and out-of-autoclave techniques.
· Lead the development and qualification of composite materials and structural
processes, including material allowable, process specifications, and design guidelines.
· Author and maintain material and process specifications, including test plans,
qualification procedures, and documentation for FAA certification.
· Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure composite
structures meet strength, stiffness, fatigue, and damage tolerance requirements.
· Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions related to
composite structures.
· Interface with FAA, DERs, and other regulatory bodies to support certification and
conformity efforts.
What You Need:
· Master’s degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
· Minimum 8 years of experience in aerospace composite materials and structures, with a
strong track record of leadership in material qualification and certification.
· Proven expertise in composite behavior, including fatigue, damage tolerance,
environmental effects, and repairability.
· Extensive experience with material qualification, specification creation, and process
development for composite airframes.
· Familiarity with FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, ASTM standards, and MIL
specifications.
· Strong communication and project management skills.
· Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is required.
