Senior Applications Engineer (Metals)

Daxtra; Pflugerville (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite

On-site option when needed

Job summary

Daxtra in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer (Metals) with hands-on LPBF experience to act as a technical consultant and to translate design challenges into high-performance metal parts in our state-of-the-art facility. You will collaborate with clients, design and print parts, and oversee post-processing, heat treatment, wire EDM, and CNC machining, delivering parts on schedule.

This role requires 4+ years in LPBF, CAD/FEA/CAM proficiency, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on metal LPBF experience.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and LPBF support generation software (e.g., Magics, 3DXpert), FEA, and CAM.
• Experience defining post-processing operations (heat treatment, wire EDM, machining).
• Ability to work on ITAR and export-controlled projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field (or equivalent experience with metal LPBF).
• Ability to lift 25 lbs., wear a respirator, and be on your feet throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Consult & Partner: Collaborate with clients to scope AM goals and build technical execution plans.
• Execute with Precision: Print complex geometries hands-on, utilizing deep process and materials knowledge to deliver parts on schedule.
• Oversee Post-Processing: Define and guide crucial post-print operations (heat treatment, wire EDM, CNC machining).
• Be the Technical Expert: Serve as the subject matter expert for metal LPBF, supporting customer visits and industry events.

Skills

LPBF experience

CAD modeling

FEA

CAM

Post-processing ops

ITAR/export control

Project management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Magics

3DXpert

CAD platforms

Job description

Job Title

Senior Applications Engineer (Metals)

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Arrangement

Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days remote). Ability to come on site 5 days per week if business needs dictate.

Travel

4 weeks per year

Compensation

$110,000 - $130,000 base salary (DOE) + 10% bonus

Required Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling and LPBF support generation software (e.g., Magics, 3DXpert), FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing).
• Experience defining post-processing operations (heat treatment, wire EDM, machining).
• Ability to work on ITAR and export-controlled projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field (e.g. mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, materials engineering) or equivalent experience with metal LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion).
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. regularly, wear a respirator, and be on your feet throughout the day.

Preferred Skills

• Project management experience or PMP certification

Employer Value Proposition

Exposure to cutting-edge tools. Work for an industry leader and other manufacturing industry leaders (Aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, defense, etc.) Broad-based industry exposure developing new applications. Strong tenure and opportunities for promotion (upward mobility). Work-life balance with a 40-hour work week.

Job Description

As a Senior Applications Engineer, you will act as a technical consultant and hands-on maker. You will collaborate with client partners to translate complex engineering challenges into high-performance metal LPBF parts, physically bringing those designs to life in our state-of-the-art facility.

Why This Role is Different

• Full Lifecycle Ownership: Go beyond the screen. You will design, print, and direct the post-processing of parts from start to finish.
• Diverse Industry Impact: Solve complex thermal and structural challenges for a rotating lineup of aerospace, automotive, and defense partners.
• Global Network: Join a team of over 1,000 innovators accelerating the transition to sustainable, high-efficiency production.

Your Mission

• Consult & Partner: Collaborate with clients to scope AM goals and build technical execution plans.
• Execute with Precision: Print complex geometries hands-on, utilizing deep process and materials knowledge to deliver parts on schedule.
• Oversee Post-Processing: Define and guide crucial post-print operations (heat treatment, wire EDM, CNC machining).
• Be the Technical Expert: Serve as the subject matter expert for metal LPBF, supporting customer visits and industry events.

What You Bring

• Education & Experience: BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience), plus 4+ years of hands-on metal LPBF experience.
• Software Tooling: Proficiency in design and prep software (Magics, 3DXpert, and CAD platforms).
• Lab Readiness: Ability to handle physical lab environments (lifting 25 lbs., wearing respirators, active floor presence).
• Professional Skills: Strong project management skills and a collaborative, client-facing mindset.