CAREERS
PRINCIPAL COMPOSITES ENGINEER
Hawthorn Aero, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Staff or Principal Composites Engineer to lead advanced materials and process development in support of aerospace and defense programs. This role is ideal for a highly technical, hands on engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working closely with manufacturing, quality, and design teams to bring complex composite structures from concept to production. The Senior Staff or Principal Composites Engineer will serve as a technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert across the organization.
QUALITY INSPECTOR
Perform incoming receiving inspection using packing list, print characteristics, and certificate of conformance to verify that the correct products meet conforming standards
Perform in-process inspections using inspection reports and manufacturing planning, and enter data when applicable
QUALITY ENGINEER
The Quality Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures the highest level of product quality. This role involves developing testing protocols, analyzing production data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a methodical and highly organized professional with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional products.
PRINCIPAL INTEGRATION ENGINEER - DEFENSE PROGRAMS
The Principal Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Integration Engineer serves as the senior technical authority responsible for the integration of a third-party designed unmanned aircraft system into company production, test, and delivery into operational environments in support of U.S. Department of War programs.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on expanding manufacturing and technology capabilities, improving existing manufacturing systems, enabling the introduction of new products, and providing project management support for various departments throughout the company.
SR. COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN
The Sr. CMT will be responsible for manufacturing Hawthorn Aero’s smart tooling mandrels and bladders, customers’ prototype composite parts, and Gemini Materials composite patch products and deploying such products at customer sites, as necessary.