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 ResponsibilitiesDesign 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 materialsWrite control software (Python/C++/embedded) for: Motion control;Deposition control; Process monitoringIntegrate sensors (pressure, temperature, flow rate, vision systems)Develop closed-loop control for material flow and deposition qualityCollaborate with chemist to match material properties to hardware capabilitiesEnsure system safety for energetic material handlingRequirements:B.S./M.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar5–12+ years experience in robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing systemsStrong experience with:Motion systems (stepper/servo control)Embedded systems and control loopsSoftware development (Python, C++, ROS, or similar)Experience building custom hardware systems from scratchPreferred QualificationsExperience with Direct Ink Writing (DIW), paste extrusion, or slurry-based AMExperience with high-viscosity or particle-filled materialsFamiliarity with industrial robotics or CNC systemsExperience in hazardous or controlled environments