The Composites Engineer will provide engineering support for the design, test, and manufacture of radomes, antenna reflectors, and other related composite products for aircraft, ship, submarine, and ground-based applications. They will also provide project support of composite structures in development and production program.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Who We Are: CPI Radant is the radome-and-composite-structures division of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI). They are formally known as CPI Radant Technologies Division, and they serve the aerospace, defense, naval, and commercial industries by designing, manufacturing, testing and supporting advanced composite radomes, reflectors and structural composite products.
What We Do: Radomes are special "domes" made of composite materials that protect antennas and radar systems from the environment while allowing electromagnetic signals to pass. CPI Radant produces these for critical applications, meaning:
They enable secure communications and radar/electronic-warfare capabilities for military and commercial aerospace platforms.
Their manufacturing includes large apertures and high-frequency performance.
Their advances in composite manufacturing and large structures feed into modern aircraft, satellites, naval vessels, etc.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project engineering support of composite structures in development and production program
Reviewing customer/product specifications
Development of manufacturing process specifications for building composite radomes including the tools, fixtures, materials, and assembly procedures for all products
Maintaining reliable process procedures/product quality and status
Process improvements
Technical writing, including reports and work instructions
Data collection, manufacturing material allowances (BOM)
Estimating manufacturing allowances for proposals
Annual Salary: $80000 - $95000
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience in manufacturing, material, or Aerospace Engineering
Demonstrated familiarity with tooling concepts, material testing, reading and interpreting drawings, familiarity with CAD (such as Fibersim)
Familiarity with rough sketches, plans, engineering instructions and technical manuals
Willing to consider entry level candidates with materials and related degrees
MINIMALLY REQUIRED SKILLS:
Demonstrated familiarity with MS Office tools
Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with standard test equipment
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of standard operating procedures
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Radio frequency and electronics knowledge from the antenna manufacturing industry
Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
5 years of related work experience
2 - 5 years related manufacturing engineering experience, preferably on composite radomes and structures
LEAN training and Six-Sigma a plus
This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!
With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
WHAT WE OFFER:Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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