Aerospace Design Engineer: Additive Manufacturing Innovator

Freeform; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant stock option packages

100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Free daily catered lunch and dinner

Job summary

Freeform is seeking a Design Engineer focused on aerospace and defense products in Los Angeles, California. This technical role involves rethinking part design and engaging with customer teams to drive innovation in additive manufacturing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

The position offers significant benefits, including 100% employer-paid insurance, stock options, flexible hours, and significant opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Experience designing or analyzing propulsion systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, or high-performance structural components.
• Systems-level understanding of complex mechanical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Drive part design and redesign for aerospace and defense applications.
• Develop understanding of component-level requirements in aerospace programs.
• Rethink part design using additive manufacturing to improve performance.
• Engage with customer engineering teams to present design solutions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Additive manufacturing

Design-for-manufacturability

Propulsion systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Freeform is seeking a Design Engineer focused on aerospace and defense products in Los Angeles, California. This technical role involves rethinking part design and engaging with customer teams to drive innovation in additive manufacturing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

The position offers significant benefits, including 100% employer-paid insurance, stock options, flexible hours, and significant opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic work environment.