Technical Segment Manager
Job description
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.
Interested in this role?