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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. \nIn this role, you will architect and build the compute infrastructure and connectivity backbone for a new class of AI-native metal 3D printing factories. Each node in the factory integrates dense GPU clusters and generates massive, high-frequency data streams that must be processed in real time on the edge. You will design systems spanning heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU), high-bandwidth interconnects (e.g., NVLink, InfiniBand), and distributed data platforms to support both real-time control loops and large-scale data processing. You will oversee both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. This is a unique opportunity to build advanced compute systems and scale them from a single deployment into a globally distributed platform. \n\nResponsibilities: \nArchitect and scale state-of-the-art edge compute and storage systems for a big-data infrastructure, enabling Freeform to perform real-time machine learning on the edge as well as store petabytes of physics-based data for inference\nLead the design, deployment, and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of IT systems\nOptimize and manage virtualization and containerization technologies\nDesign, implement, and manage the company's networking infrastructure, ensuring robust connectivity, performance optimization, and security across all network layers\nImplement and manage comprehensive security protocols to protect data, systems, and infrastructure. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure the highest levels of protection\nEnsure infrastructure is built and scaled with cost and resource efficiency in mind\nEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulations for network security operations such as NIST and ITAR\nBasic Qualifications: \nBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or network engineering\n5+ years of enterprise level data center engineering experience\nHeterogenous compute/data center infrastructure experience (CPUs, GPUs, traditional servers and storage)\nStrong knowledge of both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure\nNice to Have: \n10+ years of overall industry experience\nExperience with high-speed data\nExperience with Infiniband or similar high-bandwidth communication systems\nExperience scaling infrastructure for a startup environment\nExperience developing and implementing edge-compute capabilities such as data center infrastructure for ground stations, IoT, or similar hardware-centric operations\nExcellent leadership and team management skills\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making abilities\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nUnderstanding of security protocols and compliance standards, such as NIST 800-171 and ITAR\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\nWhy Freeform? \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\nBenefits Significant stock option packages \n100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) \nLife insurance \nTraditional and Roth 401(k) \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 an early-stage startup, 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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