Mechatronics and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Executive Recruiting Group; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Recruiting Group is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design and build hardware for printing energetic materials in Broomfield, Colorado. The role involves developing prototypes, motion control systems, and implementing software. Candidates should have a background in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering with 5–12 years of experience in robotics or automation. Strong skills in Python, C++, and embedded systems are essential for this hands-on skunkworks position.

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years experience in robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing systems.
• Strong experience with motion systems, embedded systems, and software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a prototype propellant 3D printer.
• Develop motion control systems (multi-axis gantry or robotic arm).
• Implement extrusion systems for high-viscosity materials.
• Write control software for motion and deposition control.
• Integrate sensors and develop closed-loop control for material flow.
• Collaborate with chemist to match material properties.

Skills

Motion systems (stepper/servo control)

Embedded systems and control loops

Software development (Python, C++, ROS)

Experience building custom hardware systems from scratch

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics

Job description

RoleOverview:

Youwilldesignandbuildthehardware,controls,andsoftwarestackrequiredtoprintenergeticmaterialssafelyandrepeatably.Thisisahands-onskunkworksrole,partroboticsengineer,partcontrolsengineer,partstartupbuilder.

KeyResponsibilities

• Designandbuildaprototypepropellant3Dprinter(extrusionorhybridsystem)
• Developmotioncontrolsystems(multi-axisgantryorroboticarm)
• Implementextrusionsystemsforhigh-viscosity,particle-loadedmaterials
• Writecontrolsoftware(Python/C++/embedded)for:Motioncontrol;Depositioncontrol;Processmonitoring
• Integratesensors(pressure,temperature,flowrate,visionsystems)
• Developclosed-loopcontrolformaterialflowanddepositionquality
• Collaboratewithchemisttomatchmaterialpropertiestohardwarecapabilities
• Ensuresystemsafetyforenergeticmaterialhandling

Requirements:

• B.S./M.S.inMechatronics,MechanicalEngineering,Robotics,orsimilar
• 5–12+yearsexperienceinrobotics,automation,oradditivemanufacturingsystems

Strongexperiencewith:

• Motionsystems(stepper/servocontrol)
• Embeddedsystemsandcontrolloops
• Softwaredevelopment(Python,C++,ROS,orsimilar)
• Experiencebuildingcustomhardwaresystemsfromscratch

PreferredQualifications

• ExperiencewithDirectInkWriting(DIW),pasteextrusion,orslurry-basedAM
• Experiencewithhigh-viscosityorparticle-filledmaterials
• FamiliaritywithindustrialroboticsorCNCsystems
• Experienceinhazardousorcontrolledenvironments