Aerospace Composites Engineer: End-to-End Design & Testing

Prismatic Ltd; Alton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized aerospace company in Alton is seeking a skilled Composites Engineer responsible for supporting the lifecycle of composite structures. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in composite design, manufacturing, and testing, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in the field. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits, including a company pension and wellness programs. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

10% company pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to Green Car/EV scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in at least two areas: design, testing, analysis, manufacture, or quality.
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD tools.
• Experience in aerospace or UAS industry is preferred.
• Effective report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement composite repair procedures.
• Support composite manufacturing processes including tooling and layup.
• Attend onsite inspections for testing and quality activities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Composite design

Structural analysis

Manufacturing

Testing

Repair

3D CAD tools

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant education in composites materials

Minimum 7 years’ experience in composites-related engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

A specialized aerospace company in Alton is seeking a skilled Composites Engineer responsible for supporting the lifecycle of composite structures. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in composite design, manufacturing, and testing, with a minimum of 7 years' experience in the field. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits, including a company pension and wellness programs. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.