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Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Directed Energy Deposition (DED)(m/w/x)
Industrializing Directed Energy Deposition manufacturing for modular space orbital vehicle production. 3+ years hands-on industrial DED process experience, aerospace standards application required. Relocation assistance provided.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years manufacturing technology development and qualification experience
- 3+ years hands‑on industrial DED process experience
- Foundation in welding metallurgy and residual stress management
- Experience applying ESA, NASA, or comparable aerospace standards
- Communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency with data analysis tools
- Fluency in English
- Experience with robotic toolpath programming for DED systems
- Metallurgical expertise in copper and nickel‑base superalloys
- Familiarity with CAM systems and welding simulation tools
- Experience in manufacturing for propulsion systems
Tasks
- Lead the industrialization of DED manufacturing capabilities
- Define workflows for design, deposition, and inspection
- Establish process windows for high-performance alloys
- Guide design teams on DfAM for complex components
- Manage equipment selection, installation, and production readiness
- Lead part-qualification campaigns and documentation
- Manage budgets, schedules, and technology development risks
- Drive improvements in equipment utilization and throughput
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards
- Define process control plans and traceability workflows
- Partner with engineering and quality teams for flight-ready parts
- Support Make/Buy decisions for propulsion and systems teams
- Manage external suppliers and machine OEMs
- Maintain and calibrate DED machines and robotics systems
- Generate detailed technical reports for leadership and partners
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- DED systems
- data analysis tools
- robotic toolpath programming
- CAM systems
- welding simulation tools
- thermal‑mechanical modeling
Benefits
Other Benefits
- Relocation assistance
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Senior Additive Manufacturing Engineer – Directed Energy Deposition (DED)(m/w/x)
Industrializing Directed Energy Deposition manufacturing for modular space orbital vehicle production. 3+ years hands-on industrial DED process experience, aerospace standards application required. Relocation assistance provided.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years manufacturing technology development and qualification experience
- 3+ years hands‑on industrial DED process experience
- Foundation in welding metallurgy and residual stress management
- Experience applying ESA, NASA, or comparable aerospace standards
- Communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills
- Proficiency with data analysis tools
- Fluency in English
- Experience with robotic toolpath programming for DED systems
- Metallurgical expertise in copper and nickel‑base superalloys
- Familiarity with CAM systems and welding simulation tools
- Experience in manufacturing for propulsion systems
Tasks
- Lead the industrialization of DED manufacturing capabilities
- Define workflows for design, deposition, and inspection
- Establish process windows for high-performance alloys
- Guide design teams on DfAM for complex components
- Manage equipment selection, installation, and production readiness
- Lead part-qualification campaigns and documentation
- Manage budgets, schedules, and technology development risks
- Drive improvements in equipment utilization and throughput
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and safety standards
- Define process control plans and traceability workflows
- Partner with engineering and quality teams for flight-ready parts
- Support Make/Buy decisions for propulsion and systems teams
- Manage external suppliers and machine OEMs
- Maintain and calibrate DED machines and robotics systems
- Generate detailed technical reports for leadership and partners
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- DED systems
- data analysis tools
- robotic toolpath programming
- CAM systems
- welding simulation tools
- thermal‑mechanical modeling
Benefits
Other Benefits
- Relocation assistance
About the Company
The Exploration Company
Industry
Aerospace
Description
The company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.
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