CareerPlan

Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$165k2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Develop core software for metal 3D printing machines, spanning controls, data acquisition, build logic, and in-situ monitoring to turn design into reality for rocket engines.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (additive manufacturing controls)

Builds

Production-scale 3D metal printing systems and verification infrastructure

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Additive manufacturing

Required skills

C++ (production code), Linux, CI/CD, embedded software, real-time systems, computer geometry, laser powder bed fusion processes

Preferred skills

QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, CMake, mechatronics, microcontrollers, FPGA computing

Technologies

C++, Linux, QT, VTK, Boost, CUDA, CMake

Responsibilities

Architect and develop software for advanced production-scale 3D metal printing systems; Develop production-ready control software and algorithms for lasing and control systems; Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to connect software to motion and control systems; Work with production and design engineers to improve printed hardware outcomes via software and hardware changes; Follow and maintain high software standards including design, code, and test reviews; Contribute to process monitoring solutions for data collection and automated analysis.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC