Senior Aerospace & Defense Hardware Design Engineer (Additive)

Freeform; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Paid vacation and sick leave

Relocation assistance

Free daily catered lunch and dinner

Catered team building events

Job summary

Freeform is seeking a Senior Design Engineer based in Hawthorne, California, to lead innovations in aerospace and defense hardware design. This role demands a deep understanding of advanced part design integrated with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing processes. You will drive the redesign of complex hardware, ensuring performance improvements and reduced costs.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. This role offers a full-time onsite position with a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within aerospace or defense.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex design programs.
• Experience with propulsion systems and high-performance components.

Responsibilities

• Drive part design for aerospace and defense hardware.
• Develop deep understanding of performance drivers and system constraints.
• Lead redesigns leveraging additive manufacturing for optimized geometries.

Skills

Mechanical or aerospace engineering knowledge

Leadership in hardware programs

Complex system analysis

Additive manufacturing understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

3D printing technology

Job description

Freeform is seeking a Senior Design Engineer based in Hawthorne, California, to lead innovations in aerospace and defense hardware design. This role demands a deep understanding of advanced part design integrated with state-of-the-art additive manufacturing processes. You will drive the redesign of complex hardware, ensuring performance improvements and reduced costs.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. This role offers a full-time onsite position with a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000.