Technical Segment Manager

At Continuous Composites, we are transforming advanced manufacturing with CF3D®—our breakthrough composite 3D printing technology powering innovation in Aerospace and Defense. We move fast, solve hard problems, and build technology that matters.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Technical Segment Manager to drive the strategy, customer alignment, and proof‑of‑concept development across four key product segments: Missile & Hypersonic Airframes, Thermal Protection & Aeroshells, Propulsion & Flowpath Components, and Unmanned & Attritable Airframes.

You will own Segment Requirements Documents (SRDs), translate customer needs into technical direction, lead demonstrations, and help shape our external technical narrative.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain SRDs that guide engineering and market strategy
  • Build customer engagement plans and lead technical conversations, demos, and spec reviews
  • Identify capability gaps and recommend engineering priorities
  • Lead proof‑of‑concept design, testing, and demonstrator hardware
  • Deliver external technical presentations and support content for marketing
  • Support high‑value proposals with technical narratives and differentiated solutions

What Success Looks Like

• Four well‑maintained SRDs used by engineering and sales
  • Ten POC case studies annually, including segment‑specific demonstrator parts
  • Strong customer engagement and new technical conversations quarter over quarter
  • Clear, compelling technical positioning for each segment
  • High‑quality technical input on major proposals

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical background in aerospace, composites, advanced materials, or similar fields
  • Ability to translate market needs into clear technical requirements
  • Confidence engaging with engineering teams, customers, and technical stakeholders
  • Excellent technical communication skills
  • A bias for action and comfort working in an evolving, fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hypersonics, thermal protection, propulsion components, UAVs, or missile systems
  • Familiarity with materials/process qualification or allowables development
  • Experience developing technical content or presenting at industry events
  • STEM degree or equivalent hands‑on experience

Why Join Us?

• Work on next‑generation aerospace and defense technologies
  • Own strategy, customer engagement, and proof‑of‑concept development for critical segments
  • Join a small, high‑impact, mission‑driven team
  • Competitive salary, incentives, equity, and benefits

Continuous Composites, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Person status required due to ITAR. Sponsorship not available.

Salary: DOE

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