Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer (Early Career)

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost.

As an Additive Manufacturing Development Engineer at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the development of our advanced metal 3D printing technology. You will own projects from cradle to grave, taking customer designs from concept through printing, testing, and delivery. You will develop a fundamental understanding of the printing factory and leverage your technical insights to advance system capabilities using a first principles mindset.

This is an early career position, ideal for recent graduates or those with limited professional experience in additive manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from leaders and pioneers in the metal additive manufacturing space, contributing to the disruption of the industry with autonomous printing factory technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understanding and improving printing system capabilities
• Driving all stages of print production development
• Analyzing in-situ data and post-print part quality
• Using first-principles thinking to solve problems and provide technical recommendations
• Documenting application requirements and procedures
• Interfacing with external customers and improving Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000-$200,000, along with significant stock options and comprehensive benefits. Join us in Hawthorne, CA, at our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem.