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Additive Engineer (New Grad Summer 2027)

Freeform
Location
Los Angeles, CA (On-site)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Early Career
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
  • Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
  • Full life cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
  • Well versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first principles approach to solving problems
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Experience with metal 3D printing, particularly LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)
  • Process development experience for metal additive manufacturing
  • Scripting experience in Matlab (or similar) for toolpath generation
  • Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing
What the job really is

As an Additive Engineer at Freeform, you will work on advancing metal 3D printing technology, managing projects from design to delivery. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with engineering teams, driving print production development, analyzing data for quality improvement, and interfacing with customers to enhance design processes. This role emphasizes a hands-on approach to problem-solving and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits
  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Things to weigh
  • Role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week) with very limited exceptions
  • No specific experience in 3D printing is required, which may indicate a focus on potential rather than existing skills
  • Salary range is dependent on academic level and experience, which may affect compensation negotiations
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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