Position Description, Highlights, and Activities:

The Composite Engineer position at ES3 offers a leading edge opportunity to guide the Research, Development, Test ,and Evaluation (RDT&E) of composites for aerospace and other applications. This position will lead ES3's efforts to understand the requirements of aerospace operators and the developing market for composite structures. This position will work closely with a team of engineers and technicians in the development, fabrication, and test of new composite structures made with an ElectroImpact SCRAM and an Anisoprint AM composite machines (located in Clearfield, UT). This position will also work closely with a team of engineers and mathematicians (located in San Diego, CA) along with US and international university professors to develop advanced computational methods and models capable of predicting composite structural component performance.

The primary responsibilities of this dynamic role involve:

• Identify commercial and military end user needs and requirements.
• Guide composite RDT&E efforts in ensure that the developing composites meet industry needs.
• Guide composite designs, fabrication methods development, test plan development, and test execution.
• Guide composite modeling methods development to ensure it meets evolving commercial and military requirements and expectations.
• Support the publication of papers in composite advancement.
• Assist in the writing of proposals for RDT&E and production of composite samples / composite components.

Candidate Skills & Capabilities Required:

• Expert knowledge and experience in
  1. the design of composite structures
  2. the computational modeling and analysis of composite materials.
• Experience in material testing (ASTM standards).
• Experience in Digital Image Correlation (DIC).
• Expert knowledge of fracture mechanics for quasi-brittle materials.
• In-depth theoretical knowledge in Finite Element Analysis.

Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, or material science.
• Composite-related thesis work preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in composite RDT&E.

Other Requirements:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• This position requires minimum-to-moderate travel:
  1. 2-3 days of travel per month to Clearfield, Utah if not located in Clearfield Utah
  2. 2-3 days of travel per month to San Diego if not located in San Diego
  3. 2-3 days of travel every other month to customer facilities, subcontract facilities, conferences, or trade shows.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation.
• Fluent secondary language for Asian and/or European markets a plus.
• Positive disposition and ability to work with staff including customers, academia, and co-workers (engineers, technicians, and support staff)
• Flexible and able to pivot when priorities change.
• Strong and honest work ethic, high integrity, and motivated for excellence.
• Respectful of confidential and sensitive information.
• Dependable, reliable, and pleasant to work with.
• Well organized regarding work, communication, and schedules.

Compensation and Benefits:

ES3 offers a pleasant, cooperative, and rewarding work environment along with a very competitive total compensation package. Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Paid-Time-Off accrual
• Holiday Pay
• A generous matching 401k plan with up to 6% match and up to 2% profit share

ES3 takes great care to ensure we maintain just corporate policies, effective personnel management, and aggressive compensation packages. As a result, ES3 has a proven track record of successful recruitment and retention.

ES3 has a purposeful business mission-to improve the performance, maintenance, and supply of mission-critical and safety-of-flight aerospace systems while reducing the hazardous exposure to aviation maintenance crews and reducing the environmental impact of aerospace operations and production processes. At ES3 you can feel good that your daily work activities support the broader objectives of improving aviation performance / safety, reducing the environmental impact of aviation, and improving the safety and work conditions for aviation workers.

ES3 has a strong corporate culture of camaraderie, excellence, and effectiveness that truly stands out in many of today's industries. Each of ES3's locations works hard to maintain a secure, healthy, family-friendly, positive, and cooperative work environment. Joining ES3 will be like joining a family where you can be happy with your work, your office environment, and your fellow co-workers. ES3 is a place where you can take pride in your work, be inspired by your interactions, stay engaged with your co-workers, and thrive in your field of expertise. Once you join ES3, you'll want to make it your forever employer.

From our experience, staff members who participate in our company 401(k) plan are more engaged in our company than staff who do not. Thus, we try to partner with individuals who reinforce this company culture. Please visit our website at www.es3inc.com to learn more about us.

Our professional staff are the talent that makes ES3 successful. You will be one among the highly valued rank of professional staff.

Our Utah facility boasts private offices, along with proximity to our 240,000 square foot aerospace R&D, laboratory, prototyping, testing, and production center. Our Utah based office and production facilities house more than 140 engineers, scientists, and technicians. We are located just minutes away from some of the world's best ski resorts, hiking trails, and scenic outdoor terrain.

Our Downtown San Diego facility has private offices, spectacular views, pleasant and well-designed common areas. It is located in the heart of the San Diego financial district with its abundance of local cafes and eateries. Additionally, it is a short and pleasant walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, Marina District, and Little Italy.

As an Equal Opportunity/AA/Male/Female/Disability/Veteran Employer, ES3 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and qualified workforce.