Additive Manufacturing Engineer Position

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States Vast Full time
Job Title: Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Vast is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing space exploration and contributing to a future where humanity thrives in space. We are currently seeking an experienced Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and support the development of artificial gravity space stations.

This is a full-time position located in our Hawthorne location, offering a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary, company equity, and access to a range of benefits and perks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Optimize and develop all aspects of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing.
  • Develop new additive applications, platforms, and material parameters to expand printing capabilities.
  • Collaborate with design, analysis, materials, and responsible engineers.
  • Work hands-on with additive platforms, including optimization, troubleshooting, and calibration, while coordinating with OEMs for improvements.
  • Investigate and develop new additive technologies to meet business needs and launch initiatives.
  • Produce and improve reports, procedures, and manuals to document results and refine development processes.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, welding, mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in propulsion design or the development of metallic additive technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of first principles and engineering fundamentals.
  • Deep expertise in metal additive manufacturing technology.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with engineering and manufacturing groups.
  • Highly self-motivated, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of LPBF experience with large-scale multi-laser additive platforms, including operation and modification of additive machines, parameter and applications development, optics and laser systems, and process control improvements.
  • Demonstrated technical experience in printing aluminum, copper, and/or nickel-based alloys, design for additive manufacturing (DFAM), build file creation and optimization, multifactorial design of experiments (DOE), and aerospace flight qualification processes and specifications.
  • Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals.
  • Proficiency in principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits.
Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.


  • Hawthorne, California, United States Vast Full time

    Vast is seeking a highly skilled Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This role will involve optimizing and developing all aspects of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing, as well as collaborating with design, analysis, materials, and responsible...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Senior Propulsion Engineer, Additive ManufacturingJob Summary:SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer, Additive Manufacturing to join our team. As a key member of our propulsion team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing additive manufacturing processes for our propulsion...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As an Additive Manufacturing Specialist, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing the additive process for our propulsion systems.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aeronautical, astronautical, or...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, Additive Manufacturing, you will play a critical role in the design, development, and testing of additive manufacturing processes.Key Responsibilities:Drive and identify projects to improve the robustness and repeatability of our printer...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer, Additive Manufacturing to join our team at SpaceX. As a key member of our propulsion systems group, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing additive manufacturing processes and equipment.Key Responsibilities:Drive and identify projects to improve the robustness and...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Sr. Propulsion Engineer, Additive Manufacturing, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing the additive manufacturing process for our propulsion systems.Key Responsibilities:Drive and identify projects to improve the robustness and repeatability of...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States Vast Full time

    Job SummaryVast is seeking an experienced Additive Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. The successful candidate will optimize and develop all aspects of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing, collaborate with design, analysis, materials, and responsible engineers, and...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Additive Manufacturing SpecialistJob Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Additive Manufacturing Specialist to join our team at SpaceX. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing all facets of the additive process, with a focus on machines, software, part design, and analysis.Responsibilities:Design and...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States Vast Full time

    Job SummaryAs an Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Vast, you will play a crucial role in the development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. We are seeking a talented engineer to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects.Key Responsibilities Apply your prior knowledge to real-world...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States Vast Full time

    Vast is seeking a skilled Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our team at our Hawthorne location. As a key member of our additive manufacturing team, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of our growing inventory of additive machines.Key responsibilities include:Setting up AM print jobs and verifying machine settings against best...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Summary:SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology.You will work on hardware that will deliver satellites into earth orbit, ferry...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Summary:As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, you will play a critical role in the development and production of cutting-edge space technology. This position requires a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities:Provide engineering...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly and integration of the Falcon launch vehicle.Key responsibilities include developing, qualifying, and refining manufacturing processes to meet all...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Summary:SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Hawthorne, CA. As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly and integration of the Falcon launch vehicle.Responsibilities:Develop, qualify, and refine manufacturing processes to meet all...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job SummarySpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead our Dragon 2 Structures Production team. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for advancing the course of production, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and Lean manufacturing principles to achieve industry-changing levels of cost...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Manufacturing Engineer Structures, you'll play a critical role in developing the technologies to make this possible.Responsibilities:Lead the production, assembly, and integration of 3D printed components and welded components.Develop production...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - SensorsSpaceX is a leading innovator in space technology, and we're seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our production organization, you will play a critical role in driving new designs into the manufacturing phase and ensuring the quality of our sensor...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Job SummarySpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in the pursuit of making humanity a multi-planetary species. As a key member of our Materials Engineering team, you will play a critical role in the design and manufacturing of highly specialized optical components.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop manufacturable...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    At SpaceX, we are actively developing technologies to make humanity's exploration of the stars possible. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Structures to join our team.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical or manufacturing engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in an automotive, aerospace or...


  • Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

    Join SpaceX as a Manufacturing Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge space technology. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the build and inspection process for the structural assembly and integration of the Falcon launch vehicle. Your expertise will be crucial in developing, qualifying, and refining manufacturing...