Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Role Overview:

You will design and build the hardware, controls, and software stack required to print energetic materials safely and repeatably. This is a hands-on skunkworks role, part robotics engineer, part controls engineer, part startup builder.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build a prototype propellant 3D printer (extrusion or hybridsystem)

Develop motion control systems (multi-axis gantry or robotic arm)

Implement extrusion systems for high-viscosity, particle-loaded materials

Write control software (Python/C++/embedded) for: Motion control;Deposition control; Process monitoring

Integrate sensors (pressure, temperature, flow rate, vision systems)

Develop closed-loop control for material flow and deposition quality

Collaborate with chemist to match material properties to hardware capabilities

Ensure system safety for energetic material handling

Requirements:

B.S./M.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar

5–12+ years experience in robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing systems

Strong experience with:

Motion systems (stepper/servo control)

Embedded systems and control loops

Software development (Python, C++, ROS, or similar)

Experience building custom hardware systems from scratch

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Direct Ink Writing (DIW), paste extrusion, or slurry-based AM

Experience with high-viscosity or particle-filled materials

Familiarity with industrial robotics or CNC systems

Experience in hazardous or controlled environments

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent