Principal Systems Engineer
Core
Architect, design, and deliver in-house manufacturing equipment and infrastructure for a digital foundry, translating process requirements into hardware to enable precision metal castings.
Role type
Principal Systems Engineer (Mechanical/Manufacturing)
Builds
Custom, first-of-kind manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems for additive manufacturing and casting processes.
Domain
Advanced manufacturing / Investment casting / Additive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, CAD/GD&T/DFM, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, control systems, materials science, systems engineering, first-principles analysis
Preferred skills
High-temperature/high-pressure system design, aerospace systems experience, hardware scaling, rapid prototyping, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Define and communicate equipment roadmap, architect systems end-to-end, make build vs. buy decisions, translate process needs into mechanical systems, prototype and test hardware, establish best practices for equipment development, mentor engineering team
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities