iCOMAT is an Advanced Manufacturing business, which provides state-of-the-art lightweighting solutions based on the Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) process.
We are proud to collaborate with the world’s top OEMs and end-users. Together we develop new frontiers in automated composites manufacturing which revolutionises the aerospace, automotive and space sectors.
Join ICOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing!
At ICOMAT, we are transforming the future of aerospace and automotive with groundbreaking technology that delivers the lightest, most efficient composite structures ever produced. Our advanced manufacturing solutions are setting new standards in scale, speed, and cost-efficiency, far surpassing traditional composite production methods.
As a rapidly growing company in the field, we’re on a mission to enable the next generation of lightweight cars, planes, and spacecraft. Our team is driven by a shared passion for innovation, creativity, and a vision to revolutionise the use of composite materials across industries.
ICOMAT operates at the cutting edge of automated manufacturing, with three core divisions, Automated Production Machines, Software Design and Production Tools and Factory Operations.
We’re proud to work with over 25 leading customers, including major OEMs, and have recently secured the largest-ever Series A funding round in composites manufacturing. This funding will fuel our ambitious growth plans, including expanding our operations into Europe and the United States in the next 2-3 years.
Our Global Presence:
- Gloucester, UK: Main production facility (Factory 1)
- Bristol, UK: Hardware R&D Centre
- Athens, Greece: Software R&D Centre
As we scale and grow, we’re looking for talented individuals to help us continue driving this transformation. If you're ready to be part of a pioneering team that’s reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of technology, we want to hear from you!
What will you be doing?
- Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
- Develop robust, performant engineering design and manufacturing software tools including building new applications & enriching existing applications using the most suitable technology choices. Align development with the overall business activities.
- Work across entire software development lifecycle - requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, handover to operate teams.
- Work closely with other engineering teams to develop components in C++ or Python.
- Enhance the team by demonstrating best practice throughout the software development lifecycle: testing, code review, accurate status reporting, focus on application resilience and "silent running".
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others.
What do we need from you?
- Excellent first degree (BSC or MSC) in Computing, engineering, or a related discipline coupled with strong mathematical skills
- Imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems.
- Experience working in a team with a strong software development process (build, test, deploy etc)
- 2+ years experience
- Languages: Python, C, C++
- Ability to own numerous parallel tasks, to manage competing priorities with transparency, and to communicate effectively with diverse partners; applicants will therefore need to demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a distributed team and deliver results quickly
Even better if you have:
- Worked in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Prior experience of supporting business partners in sales processes, business management and engineering and manufacturing activities would be advantageous.
- A desire to learn more about composites design and manufacturing
Why iCOMAT?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, pension scheme, and employee stock options under our EMI Scheme.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Join us at a pivotal time as we scale up, offering unmatched professional growth opportunities in the rapidly advancing field of composite materials.
- Innovation-Focused Culture: We pride ourselves on our inclusive, forward-thinking work environment. Recognized by Bloomberg as a "UK Startup to Watch," iCOMAT celebrates diversity and encourages all applicants, regardless of background, to apply.
- Global Impact: Be a part of our mission to redefine lightweight structures for the automotive, aerospace, and space industries, working with some of the most influential companies worldwide.