Application Engineer

Continuous Composites

Application Engineer developing advanced composite solutions using CF3D® technology at Continuous Composites. Collaborating with customers to solve technical challenges in aerospace and defense.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeCoeur d Alene • Idaho • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with customers to understand their technical requirements, challenges, and goals, translating them into actionable solutions using CF3D® technology.
Design and develop application-specific processes, including material selection, toolpath programming, and print parameter optimization, to meet customer specifications.
Design and optimize production tools, fixtures, and molds to support efficient CF3D® printing and post-processing operations.
Monitor, collect, and analyze real-time printing parameters, fiber placement, layup performance, fiber volume fraction, and cure profiles to identify optimization opportunities and reduce defects.
Provide hands-on support including system setup, parameter tuning, troubleshooting, and process adjustments to assist the shop floor in improving print quality, consistency, cycle time, and overall manufacturability.
Analyze production data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement in toolpaths, printing parameters, and deposition techniques, enhancing both solution performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Provide hands-on support during the deployment and operation of CF3D® systems, troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal performance.
Lead application-focused projects from concept to completion, coordinating with cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, and sales.
Develop training materials and documentation to empower customers and internal teams to effectively utilize CF3D® technology.
Collaborate with R&D to provide feedback from customer applications, driving enhancements to hardware, software, and materials.
Develop technical proposals, including well thought out work plans, costing, and time analysis, for DoD and Congressional releases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical or applications engineering role, preferably within the composites or aerospace industries.
Proficiency in CAD software, preferred SolidWorks or Catia.
Proven track record of solving complex customer problems.
Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and relevant aerospace/defense applications.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

CF3D technologytoolpath programmingprint parameter optimizationfiber placementlayup performancefiber volume fractioncure profilesparameter tuningcomposite materialsmanufacturing processes

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationleadershipcustomer supportcontinuous improvementproject managementanalytical skillsadaptability