Metal Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Boeing • Malibu, CA, US

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will be joining the Materials and Microsystems Laboratory. Our mission is to push the frontiers of devices, structures, and materials with applications such as electronics cooling, aerospace thermal management, and automotive thermal management. You will support the application of new additive manufacturing methods to yield novel solutions to challenging aerospace, hypersonic, automotive, and defense needs. We are looking for a self-driven engineer interested in learning and advancing within our group.

Essential Duties

Design, CAD, fabricate, and assemble prototype components and systems using microfabrication, additive manufacturing, and / or conventional machining
Operate laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) for metal; fused deposition modeling (FDM) for plastic; and stereolithography (SLA) for resin 3D printers
Set up and operate tests to characterize thermal response of prototype systems (temperature, heat dissipation, heat flux)
Set up and operate tests to characterize fluid dynamics response of prototype systems (flow rate, pressure drop)
Test mechanical and materials properties (hardness, tensile testing, flexure testing, etc.)
Coordinate outside vendors for special tests or analyses
Summarize key findings in written documents and slides

Required Skills

Experience applying the scientific method to plan, conduct, and record experiments

Experience with organizing, analyzing, and presenting scientific data to support conclusions and recommendations

Experience with CAD tools (e.g. Solidworks or Inventor)

Knowledge of at least one programming language for engineering (Python, Matlab, Mathematica), electronics prototyping (Arduino, National Instruments), or finite element analysis (COMSOL, Abaqus, Ansys)

Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing equipment and techniques

Hands-on testing experience in one or more of the following areas : (1) Thermal testing, (2) Fluid dynamics testing, and / or (3) Mechanical testing

Creative problem solving and strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to operate independently

Required Education

Bachelors or Master's degree in engineering or physical sciences

0-3 years of experience

Understanding of the basic principles of mechanical engineering, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation

Must be familiar with safe chemical handling practices and common laboratory safety procedures

Must be sufficiently mobile to work within a laboratory environment

Special Requirements

U.S. Person Status Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is a plus

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $76,530 - $93,320 plus bonus and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

We are proud to be an EEO / AA employer M / F / D / V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

"This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee."

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