MAIT Additive Manufacturing Technician
Core
Operate metal additive manufacturing systems to produce components for reusable space orbital vehicles (Nyx Earth and Nyx Moon), managing the full lifecycle from machine setup to post-processing and quality inspection.
Role type
Additive Manufacturing Technician (Metal AM)
Builds
Metal parts for spacecraft orbital vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Additive Manufacturing
Required skills
Metal AM machine operation, powder handling, post-processing (support removal, bead blasting), quality inspection, traceability documentation, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
CAD/build preparation software (3Dxpert, Magics, Netfabb), propulsion/aerospace component experience, industrial robot operation, aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NASA-STD, ECSS)
Technologies
Laser powder bed fusion, Directed energy deposition, 3Dxpert, Magics, Netfabb
Responsibilities
Set up and operate metal AM systems, monitor builds and escalate anomalies, perform post-processing and cleaning, maintain equipment and work area, coordinate with service providers for heat treatment/HIP/machining, prepare manufacturing protocols and release certificates, conduct visual inspections for defects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC