Sr Additive Manufacturing Engineer, PBF
Core
Technical owner for complex PBF hardware families, process-control systems, and high-risk manufacturing issues for rocket propulsion hardware.
Role type
Senior IC additive manufacturing engineer (PBF)
Builds
Rocket propulsion hardware (Aeon engines) for Terran R launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Metal additive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laser powder bed fusion process controls, manufacturing risk management, inspection feedback loops, post-processing techniques (heat treatment, HIP, machining), additive manufacturing lifecycle ownership, cross-functional technical investigation, technical documentation and specification writing, risk acceptance and containment strategy, process qualification and requalification, team mentorship
Preferred skills
EOS production platforms (M400-4, M450-4, M4K), AS9100 environments, non-destructive inspection methods (CT, X-ray, UT), statistical process control, design of experiments, metallurgical analysis, MES/ERP systems, data analysis tools (Python, Minitab, Power BI, Tableau)
Technologies
EOSprint, Magics, 3dxpert, Flow, Siemens NX, Solidworks
Responsibilities
Own build preparation, print programming strategy, and manufacturing planning; Provide feedback to design team on printability and DfAM improvements; Define and improve PBF process specification architecture and verification requirements; Lead cross-functional technical investigations involving material failures and process escapes; Drive qualification and requalification strategy for changes to parameters and machines; Mentor Level I and Level II engineers; Represent PBF in program-level reviews and audit discussions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC