{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"46e9cf4f94500344b3b3b29a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46e9cf4f94500344b3b3b29a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46e9cf4f94500344b3b3b29a","title":"R&T Engineer, Materials & Processing","description":"Schedule\nWe offer a flexible 9/80 work schedule, where you’ll enjoy an extra day off every other week. This structure balances full-time hours with more personal time, supporting both productivity and work-life balance.\n\nJob Purpose\nThis role supports research and technology projects that help advance AEC’s composite manufacturing capabilities. You’ll be part of a team exploring new materials, new processes, and new ways to build advanced composite structures. The work includes hands-on engineering, collaborative problem solving, and contributing to projects that expand AEC’s technology portfolio. Someone in this role will grow their technical capabilities while supporting both internal initiatives and customer-focused development efforts.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nIn performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany’s current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.\n\nIdentify and lead initiatives to enable and sustain world class technical competency and proficiency of the Research and Development organization as needed to meet company goals.\n\nIdentify advanced technologies and applications for potential business development. Stay abreast of industry trends in technology development and best practices, participate in relevant industry events.\n\nContribute tactical effort to specific programs as required. Significant effort is expected for key strategic programs such as:\n\nIdentify and evaluate alternate materials for use in 3D woven/molded composite structures.\n\nIdentify manufacturing processes that will complement those currently in use at AEC or will expand the range of components which can be fabricated at AEC.\n\nEstablish plans for maturing the technologies identified.\n\nProvide mentoring and technical leadership; assist in the assessment of technical competencies of the organization, identify skills and training needs and assist in developing and executing plans to address them.\n\nCollaborate and lead as necessary the design verification and validation process of new products, including material and component testing.\n\nEstablish material characterization and qualification plans in line with certification agencies expectations (e.g., FAA,EASA).\n\nDesign, source, and procure equipment and tooling needed to support new composite parts and manufacturing processes.\n\nLead and/or support internally funded, customer funded, and capital expenditure projects from idea phase (project creation) through completion. Must have ability to lead small working team on dedicated project.\n\nEvaluate the results of computational models and experiments to assess the performance of processes, materials and structures.\n\nDevelop quotations, cost models, and trade studies in support of various business development activities.\n\nParticipate in key customer visits, program team meetings, and activities related to engineering/technical elements of various programs.\n\nSupervisory Responsibility\nNo\n\nQualifications\nQualifications/Characteristics\n\nBachelor’s degree in materials, mechanical, civil, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree a plus.\n\n2-5 years in aerospace, composites, materials engineering, or related fields preferred.\n\nExposure to composite materials, manufacturing processes, or product development\n\nExposure to Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) and related processing methods is a plus.\n\nHigh proficiency and demonstrated technical skills related to the design, development, and manufacturing of some or all of the following composite structures and processes:\n\nAerospace primary and secondary composite structures and related manufacturing and processing techniques (i.e. weaving, complex textile preforms, dry or prepreg layup, RTM, VARTM, press molding, autoclave and out-of-autoclave processing, bonding, finishing, assembly).\n\nExposure to software (e.g. CAD with SolidWorks or Catia, Finite Element Analysis with Abaqus, LS-Dyna, etc., RTM process modeling with PAM-RTM, LIMS, etc., Draping analysis with FiberSim, PAM-FORM, etc.).\n\nStrong understanding of mechanics and strength of materials.\n\nFamiliarity with methods and analysis of material characterization methods and analysis (i.e. DSC, DMA, rheology, etc.), destructive testing (coupons, sample preparation, component testing), and non-destructive composite test methods (µCT scanning, Ultrasonic, laser scanning, etc.)\n\nFamiliarity with new product introduction (NPI) standards, aerospace certification methods, and the development of design allowables.\n\nTeam and people skills, including interpersonal skills that are required to lead, mentor, communicate, and build the technical capabilities of the organization.\n\nMSOffice proficient; Excellent written and oral communication.\n\nProven problem-solving skills in teamwork setting.\n\nProven willingness and ability to learn.\n\nWillingness to perform \"hands-on\" work in a dynamic setting.\n\nAction Oriented; Results Driven; Strong Decision-making and Customer Focus.\n\nWorking Conditions\nIndoor office/manufacturing environment, duties performed indoors, adequate lighting and comfortable temperatures. Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required. Occasional travel may be required.\n\nPhysical requirements\n\nOccasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.\n\nFrequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings.\n\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time.\nFrequently operates on a computer.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Rochester","state":"NH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-09-13T03:56:51.796Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"R&T Engineer, Materials & Processing","description":"Schedule\nWe offer a flexible 9/80 work schedule, where you’ll enjoy an extra day off every other week. 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Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.\n\nIdentify and lead initiatives to enable and sustain world class technical competency and proficiency of the Research and Development organization as needed to meet company goals.\n\nIdentify advanced technologies and applications for potential business development. Stay abreast of industry trends in technology development and best practices, participate in relevant industry events.\n\nContribute tactical effort to specific programs as required. 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Must have ability to lead small working team on dedicated project.\n\nEvaluate the results of computational models and experiments to assess the performance of processes, materials and structures.\n\nDevelop quotations, cost models, and trade studies in support of various business development activities.\n\nParticipate in key customer visits, program team meetings, and activities related to engineering/technical elements of various programs.\n\nSupervisory Responsibility\nNo\n\nQualifications\nQualifications/Characteristics\n\nBachelor’s degree in materials, mechanical, civil, aerospace engineering, or a related field. 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Occasional exposure to moderate noise and machinery with mechanical moving parts. Ability to work 24/7 schedule and be available as business situations required. Occasional travel may be required.\n\nPhysical requirements\n\nOccasionally positions self to move an office item >10 lbs.\n\nFrequently move about the production floor and office area to attend meetings or trainings.\n\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position up to 75% of the time.\nFrequently operates on a computer.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-13T03:56:51.796Z","dateModified":"2026-09-13T03:56:51.796Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Socket","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Rochester","addressRegion":"NH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"46e9cf4f94500344b3b3b29a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/46e9cf4f94500344b3b3b29a"}}