Additive Manufacturing Specialist
Core
Operate and maintain metal additive manufacturing equipment (LPBF) to build human-rated space station components, including fixture design, post-processing, and quality control.
Role type
Senior IC additive manufacturing specialist (metal LPBF)
Builds
Human-rated space station systems and components
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Space infrastructure
Required skills
Metal additive manufacturing (LPBF), powder handling, CAD (Siemens NX), preventive maintenance, post-processing (CNC, EDM, grinders), root cause analysis, SOP creation, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, GD&T, lean/continuous improvement, powder quality testing, mentoring
Technologies
LPBF, Siemens NX, CNC, EDM, grinders, drills
Responsibilities
Plan and set up print jobs; diagnose build failures and recommend corrective actions; design and validate fixtures and tooling; map and improve additive workflows; safely handle and track metal powder; perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment; operate post-processing equipment; write and refine work instructions and SOPs; train cross-functional partners and technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC