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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.\nWe're solving some of the hardest problems in manufacturing, and we know that takes bold, multidisciplinary leaders. That's why we’re opening the door to exceptional technical minds across engineering development, manufacturing operations, and high-volume production who want to explore whether there’s a natural fit here at Freeform. \nIf you’re a builder, a systems thinker, and a technical leader ready to roll up your sleeves and help reshape an industry, we’d love to hear from you. \nWho We're Looking For \nYou may have led hardware development programs, built and scaled production systems, launched factories, or architected cutting-edge automation. You may even be a former founder who's lived through the challenges of doing something unknown for the first time. You may come from industries like aerospace, robotics, semiconductors, autonomous vehicles, or advanced manufacturing. We don’t expect a perfect resume match. We’re looking for uncommon talent that wants to apply their capabilities in an environment where engineering and operations are inseparable. \nThis is not a job posting for a single role. It’s an invitation to collaborate with us and explore how your background might align with some of our highest priority work. \nIdeal candidates will bring some combination of the following: \nA strong technical foundation in engineering or manufacturing, with deep expertisein at least one domain and fluency across disciplines. \nExperience architecting or building complex physical systems from first principles to final integration. \nProven leadership in fast-paced, technically ambitious environments. \nA bias for action, clarity of thought, and a passion for solving real-world problems. \nComfort with ambiguity, zero-to-one builds, and “building the plane as we fly it.” \nA hands-on approach capable of both setting a vision as well asjumping into details. \nBonus experience that catches our eye: \nScaling R&D operations into full production \nStanding up a factory or test facility from scratch \nIndustrial automation, robotics, or high-mix manufacturing \nMRP/ERP design and implementation \nMetal additive manufacturing \nWhy Freeform \nWe’re not just designing new machines - we’re redesigning how metal parts are made, how factories are run, and how physical goods scale. That means thinking holistically, working cross-functionally, and learning fast. \nYou’ll work side-by-side with an elite team of engineers, operators, and builders who take ownership from concept to production. You’ll help define how we grow, and your impact will be visible in every part we ship. \nPerks & Benefits \nCompetitive salary + significant pre-IPO stock option packages \n100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance \nTraditional & Roth 401(k) \nPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidays \nGenerous paid parental leave \nFree daily catered lunch & dinner \nFlexible hours, startup energy, and a culture that values both excellence and humility\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\nApply \nIf this resonates with you, even if you’re not actively looking, we encourage you to submit a resume or LinkedIn profile. 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