What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Composite Materials Specialist position at ST Engineering?
Date: Dec 19, 2025
Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21220
Company: STENA
Who WE are and where WE are going
At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.
A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.
- Material Characterization & Performance Benchmark
- Lead comprehensive testing of trial fiber types, including tensile properties, compression behavior, stiffness profiling, and microstructural analysis.
- Develop structure-property relationships to assess suitability for specific product classes.
- Establish performance envelopes and ranking methodologies to compare new material candidates.
- Qualification & Application Definition
- Translate product-level requirements into clear material performance specifications.
- Map test results against target structural applications to determine material suitability and identify development gaps.
- Provide recommendations for material or process adjustments based on performance deviations and end-use requirements.
- Data Analysis, Modelling & Reporting
- Build and manage datasets linking thermal, chemical, structural, and mechanical characterization results.
- Use statistical analysis to extract trends, identify critical parameters, and support material optimization.
- Product technical reporting packages for internal decision-making and external stakeholders.
What YOU must bring to Succeed
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Composite Materials, or related field with 5 years of relatable experience.
- Strong proficiency in mechanical, thermal, chemical, and structural characterization of advanced reinforcement fibers and composite materials.
- Familiarity with composite materials interface behavior and performance drivers.
- Ability to define material requirements based on final product design criteria and structural performance needs.
- Excellent communication skills for delivering technical findings.
- This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.
Desired Characteristics
- Highly collaborative, adaptable, and proactive with strong problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable working independently in fast-paced, ambiguous R&D environments.
- Innovative, curious, and motivated to push boundaries of composite materials science and manufacturing.
At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.
Estimate salary range for this role: $92,000 to $138,100 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:
As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
- Health Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
- Immediate 401k vesting
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)
Employment Notice: Background and Drug Screening Requirements
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.
It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.
ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
Salary : $92,000 - $138,100