Additive Manufacturing Engineer I/II
About The Position
Additive Manufacturing Engineer I/II NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team and pushing the boundaries of humanity with a clean sheet, reusable launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – DED Based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Additive Manufacturing Engineer-DED is responsible for supporting the development of various directed energy deposition (DED, EHLA, Hybrid Solutions) with various alloys. This role will support all Additive processes involved with the Archimedes engines. You will support the Manager of Additive Manufacturing Engineering and Production organization with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering or relevant engineering field
- Experience with additive manufacturing of metallic materials
- Proficient with DfAM fundamentals
- Experience modeling in Siemens NX or SolidWorks
- Experience programming in CAM programming in Siemens NX or MasterCam.
- 2+ years of experience with additive manufacturing of metallic materials
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Material Science, Additive Manufacturing or relevant engineering field.
- 3+ years’ experience in Additive Manufacturing process development.
- Experience on LP-DED platforms.
- Experience with robotic programming.
- Ability to create and deliver accurate and concise presentations for design, manufacturing, and quality.
- Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision in a timely manner.
- A strong work ethic and capable of performing under pressure.
- Strong ability to provide and clearly articulate technical direction.
Responsibilities
- Develop printing parameters for various metallic alloys using a variety of printing methods (DED; Hybrid; monolithic & graded alloys).
- Create new and improve existing print programs.
- Provide engineering support for the day-to-day Additive Manufacturing operations.
- Work closely with downstream support functions to ensure print geometries can be effectively post processed.
- Ability to provide critical feedback during the DfAM process.
- Work closely with Design & Manufacturing Engineers to design specific types of Additive Manufacturing.
- Effectively communicate why specific aspects of DfAM are necessary.
Benefits
- top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- life insurance
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Discounted employee stock purchase program
- subsidized EV charging stations
- onsite gym
- food and drinks
- other discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
