Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Propulsion & Design

Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace company in California seeks an experienced Additive Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and qualification of rocket hardware. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing. This role includes optimizing designs and collaborating with various teams to improve performance. Benefits include health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, defense, or complex systems manufacturing.
• Experience with DfAM, CAD/CAE, thermal/structural analysis, post-processing, inspection, and qualification workflows.
• Familiarity with hot isostatic pressing (HIP), heat treatments, and AM part certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and produce additive-manufactured (AM) metal parts.
• Optimize AM designs and set process controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

CAD/CAE

Thermal-mechanical analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DfAM

Powder-bed fusion

Directed-energy deposition

Job description

A cutting-edge aerospace company in California seeks an experienced Additive Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and qualification of rocket hardware. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in metal additive manufacturing. This role includes optimizing designs and collaborating with various teams to improve performance. Benefits include health care, retirement plans, and paid time off.