Lockheed Martin · 1 week ago
Experienced Composite/Layup Technician
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLockheed Martin is a pioneer and innovator in the aerospace industry, seeking a Composite Technician to join their team in Littleton, CO. The role involves working from engineering drawings to assemble structural and precision mechanical components, utilizing various fabrication techniques and tools in a shop environment.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Working from engineering drawings, written work instructions and process specifications to assemble structural and precision mechanical components in a shop environment
Installation and torquing of fasteners, drilling, installation of rivets, adhesive bonding, measurement and shimming interfaces to close tolerances
Aerospace paint, aerospace primer and other aerospace coating application using spray, brush, swab techniques
Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
Prepreg and wet layup fabrication techniques, including vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
Tooling fabrication from various materials such as aluminum, composites, and wood
Working with small shop power tools (saws, routers, sanders, and grinders)
Machine shop equipment operation (mill, lathe, table saw, band saw, etc.)
Assembly of composite structures including setup, bonding, and fastener applications
Operation of measuring devices such as calipers, height gages, micrometers, and torque wrenches
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years experience working with composite manufacturing including layup and bonding operation working with pre-preg composites and multiple adhesives
Experience leading teams of 3 or more in production projects
Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with the proper usage of mechanics hand tools and power tools
Experience using industry machinery such as power shears, drill press, band saw
Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Experience working in collaboration with multiple areas to achieve objectives
Extensive experience working with autoclaves and composite curing vessels
Previous experience working with 2 part adhesives. Mixing, measuring, documenting usage, and testing final cure
Preferred
Composite oven recipe writing highly desired
Familiarity with composite ply cut machinery such as a Zund or similar
Overhead crane operation experience
Past experience working in an aerospace or space environment
Aircraft & Powerplant license or similar professional certifications
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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