Metal Additive Process Development Engineer

Hadrian Automation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian Automation in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer to lead parameter development for metal AM processes and drive automation in manufacturing workflows. You will collaborate with materials, software, and welding engineers to scale high-performance parts for aerospace/defense.

The role requires strong experience with in situ monitoring, process validation, and ITAR compliance, with a focus on delivering robust, production-ready processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 3+ years optimizing metal additive manufacturing parameters.
• Hands-on experience with additive equipment and process simulation tools.
• Ability to automate engineering workflows with scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead parameter development for metal additive processes.
• Drive in situ monitoring, SPC, and digital traceability records.
• Build or evaluate tools to accelerate parameter development.
• Collaborate with materials, software, and welding engineers.
• Roll out new parameters into production with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Metal processes

DOE / experiments

In situ monitoring

Automation workflows

Python scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

US citizenship / ITAR

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Additive manufacturing equipment

Job description

Hadrian Automation in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer to lead parameter development for metal AM processes and drive automation in manufacturing workflows. You will collaborate with materials, software, and welding engineers to scale high-performance parts for aerospace/defense.

The role requires strong experience with in situ monitoring, process validation, and ITAR compliance, with a focus on delivering robust, production-ready processes.