Company Overview

We imagine a future where our freedom is secured by rapid manufacturing of the highest performing materials on earth. We’re building the digital factories of the future to rapidly produce complex components in days to accelerate American innovation on Earth and beyond. Our core focus is the design and manufacture of ceramic thermal management components that are critical to missions such as re-entry from space, interplanetary travel, hypersonic weapons, and more.

Position overview

We are looking for a ceramics consultant to advise on matters related to processing of high-performance monolithic and composite ceramics, specifically with knowledge pertaining to one or more of the following:

• Subtractive manufacturing/machining
• Additive manufacturing
• Thermal processing
• Dry and/or wet processing

Responsibilities

• Hold recurring calls with Canopy product development and manufacturing teams to transfer knowledge and drive critical decisions.
• Advise on part design, capex procurement, and processing implementation.
• Spend time on-site advising Canopy personnel on the above, if applicable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $50-$200/hr

Actual level and base salary determined on a case-by-case basis and could vary depending on education, job-related knowledge and skills, fit with the company, and experience.

Canopy Core Values

• Own Everything
• Cultivate Integrity
• Inquire Rigorously
• Practice Optimism
• Operate Decisively

Other Requirements

To conform with U.S. Export Regulations, candidates must be one of the following:

• U.S. Citizen or national
• U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S

Canopy Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Canopy Aerospace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Other Notes

If you feel you’re qualified for the role, but don’t exactly meet the criteria - please apply! We value diversity and prioritize passion over perfectly polished skillsets.