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By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.\nAs an Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the development of our advanced metal 3D printing technology including machine functionality, part quality analysis, print file preparation/generation, and providing DFAM recommendations for some of the world’s largest manufacturers. You will own projects from cradle to grave as a responsible engineer, taking customer designs from concept through printing, testing, and delivery. You will develop a fundamental understanding of the printing factory and will leverage your technical insights to advance system capabilities using a first principles mindset. \nThis is a unique opportunity to work alongside and learn from leaders and pioneers in the metal additive manufacturing space to disrupt the industry with our autonomous printing factory technology. \n\nResponsibilities:\nUnderstand printing system capabilities and roadmap, and work with internal engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to implement solutions that further automate the printing process for high volume production\nDrive all stages of print production development including design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, file preparation, printing, post processing, and quality control\nAnalyze in-situ data and post-print part quality to drive continuous improvement\nUse first-principles thinking to understand problems, define test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate and provide technical recommendations to internal and external stakeholders\nDocument application requirements and objectives, statements of work, standard operating procedures, next steps and action items to align all internal and external team members\nInterface with external customers to communicate Freeform’s technical capabilities; work with customers on improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)\nContribute to Freeform’s internal technology development with feedback from internal and external stakeholders via detailed design and systems level improvements \nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college\nHands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket club, robotics club, or similar\nFull life-cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing\nWell-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems\nNice to Have:\nExperience with metal 3D printing\nMaster’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering\nStrong academic track record\nPassion for additive manufacturing\nScrappy, first-principles approach to solving hard problems\nTeam-oriented mindset and positive attitude\nDetail oriented with excellent verbal, graphical, and technical communication skills\nDMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) or LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) experience\nProcess development experience for metal additive manufacturing\nScripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation\nExperience working with internal and/or external customers\nMechanical systems design experience \nLocation:\nBased in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.\nOur fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nWe have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.\nWe offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.\nBenefitsSignificant stock option packages\n100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)\nLife insurance\nTraditional and Roth 401(k)\nRelocation assistance provided\nPaid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays\nGenerous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent\nFree daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette\nCasual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events\n\nCompensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. 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