Composites Manufacturing Engineer I
Company: Karman Space & Defense- Huntington Beach
Location: Huntington Beach
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Huntington Beach SUMMARY The
Composites Manufacturing Engineer I will be required to aid in the
formulation of manufacturing process designs for challenging,
complex aerospace products to meet all customer system
requirements. Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:
determining bill of materials, aiding in the development of
sequence of assembly, solving production problems, analyzing
current manufacturing planning processes, designing/reviewing
necessary tooling, creating manufacturing documents, and developing
working relationships with a multi-disciplined team of people.
ABOUT US Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production
solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch
vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We
believe that solving the industry’s most complex and
mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a
willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space &
Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities,
unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render
the impossible, possible. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Medical, Dental,
Vision Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement * ESSENTIAL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Hands-on responsibility of the day-to-day
technical status of assigned projects to ensure team objectives and
customer requirements are met. Aid in the formulation of
manufacturing processes for aerospace products or systems to meet
all customer specified requirements Help develop products process
fabrication/control documentation Design/draft for required tooling
to meet program production rate and quality requirements. Act as
the technical interface with customers for program status updates,
program reviews, and problem/solution meetings Assist in root cause
analysis for any failure of product requirement and development of
corrective action Develop pricing and lead time in support of
customer RFQs and/or RFIs. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or
U.S. Permanent Resident or other status as a U.S. Person EDUCATION
& EXPERIENCE: Familiar with composite manufacturing methodologies –
autoclave and press molding experience are a plus Geometric
Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading
experience Modeling/Drafting experience The ability to read and
interpret Engineering Specifications (Drawings, Material
Specifications, Processing Specifications, etc.) Must be flexible
and able to manage multiple priorities on multiple projects
simultaneously Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, & PowerPoint) Must have exceptional time management
Typically possess 0-2 years of relevant industry experience Must be
a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a clearance - current or
active security clearance is a plus. PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to work independently with some supervision Ability to work
on own initiative with minimal direction Desire to innovate and be
an out of the box thinker “Hands-on” engineer mentality with a
passion for design/fabrication of cutting-edge hardware Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills, root cause analysis and risk
assessments with a strong attention to detail Must possess strong
analytical approach to problem solving to deliver innovative
solutions Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. ITAR
REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations,
certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen
or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card
holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under
8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required
authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about
the ITAR here. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal travel required for
this role. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed
to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against
employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized
basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race;
color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex;
pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age;
disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or
any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our
management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy
with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion,
layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms
of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
M-F 8am-5pm
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