Composite Design Engineer
Kaman Corporation, Bennington, VT, United States
25 Performance Dr, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
Job Description
Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The Composite Design Engineer , working under the direction of the Engineering Manager with minimum supervision, is responsible for the design and analysis of parts and assemblies to meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Work within cross-functional teams to design composite and metallic parts and assemblies to meet customer specification requirements
Create, run, and post-process Finite Element Method (FEM) models using Abaqus software. Models may be linear, non-linear, static, or dynamic
Analysis may include g-loading, random vibration, harmonic loading, fatigue, impact damage, progressive damage and failure
Use traditional methods or hand calculations to validate product designs
Create and review CAD models and drawings to define design requirements. Modify CAD models to facilitate FEM model creation
Support Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review presentations and associated reports
Document results in Strength Reports, Technical Writeups, and Presentation media
Support product qualification, which may include analysis, in-house testing, or sub-contracted test facilities
Assist in the design of the manufacturing processes and tooling needed to fabricate parts and assemblies to meet customer requirements
Applies principles of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Lean 6-Sigma to produce optimal, manufacturable product designs
May support initial fabrication and hand-off to manufacturing
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with experience in Structural Analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline and experience in Structural Analysis of Composite or Aerospace parts.
Minimum 1-3 years of engineering experience is preferred
Outstanding analytical and technical ability
Ability to work well within cross-functional teams and within a manufacturing environment
Ability to translate analytical and theoretical concepts into practical, hands‑on solutions
Must be able to read technical drawings, bills of material, and related documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with FEM methods and software, Abaqus preferred
Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
Kaman is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.
Kaman endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-243-7384. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Notice Requirement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
25 Performance Dr, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
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Job Description
Posted Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The Composite Design Engineer , working under the direction of the Engineering Manager with minimum supervision, is responsible for the design and analysis of parts and assemblies to meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Work within cross-functional teams to design composite and metallic parts and assemblies to meet customer specification requirements
Create, run, and post-process Finite Element Method (FEM) models using Abaqus software. Models may be linear, non-linear, static, or dynamic
Analysis may include g-loading, random vibration, harmonic loading, fatigue, impact damage, progressive damage and failure
Use traditional methods or hand calculations to validate product designs
Create and review CAD models and drawings to define design requirements. Modify CAD models to facilitate FEM model creation
Support Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review presentations and associated reports
Document results in Strength Reports, Technical Writeups, and Presentation media
Support product qualification, which may include analysis, in-house testing, or sub-contracted test facilities
Assist in the design of the manufacturing processes and tooling needed to fabricate parts and assemblies to meet customer requirements
Applies principles of Advanced Product Quality Planning and Lean 6-Sigma to produce optimal, manufacturable product designs
May support initial fabrication and hand-off to manufacturing
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline with experience in Structural Analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline and experience in Structural Analysis of Composite or Aerospace parts.
Minimum 1-3 years of engineering experience is preferred
Outstanding analytical and technical ability
Ability to work well within cross-functional teams and within a manufacturing environment
Ability to translate analytical and theoretical concepts into practical, hands‑on solutions
Must be able to read technical drawings, bills of material, and related documentation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with FEM methods and software, Abaqus preferred
Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
Kaman is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.
Kaman endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-243-7384. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Notice Requirement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
25 Performance Dr, Bennington, VT 05201, USA
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