Additive Manufacturing Tech, FDM (3D Print)

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril’s Additive Manufacturing team is a high-speed development lab supporting some of our highest-priority programs. We turn evolving designs into physical hardware that engineers can test, learn from, and iterate on immediately. This is not a production print farm. We operate in a high-mix, low-volume prototype environment where quality, technical judgment, and speed matter more than pushing identical parts through a machine. Our technicians work directly with design engineers across Anduril, helping determine how a part should be built—not simply printing whatever lands in the queue. We’re looking for an experienced FDM specialist to become the team’s go-to technical owner for our FDM capability.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on additive manufacturing experience in a prototype lab, service bureau, development environment, or similar setting; or 2 years of experience, with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end processing
• Deep hands-on experience with FDM systems , including machine setup, calibration, build preparation, parameter optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience owning additive builds from CAD intake through finished part , including slicer/build-prep software, custom toolpaths, and post-processing.
• Ability to evaluate CAD for printability and make sound decisions around material, orientation, tolerance, strength, finish, lead time, and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot print failures, manage multiple active jobs, and communicate technical risks and tradeoffs directly with engineers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Stratasys industrial FDM systems and/or INSIGHT.
• Experience with additional additive technologies such as SLA, MJF, SLS, PolyJet, or metal additive.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume prototype environment supporting design engineers directly.
• Working knowledge of NX, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools .
• Experience with composite tooling, dimensional inspection, or additive process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own FDM builds end to end, from CAD and requirements review through file preparation, printing, post-processing, inspection, and delivery.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain a fleet of industrial and development-grade FDM printers.
• Review incoming CAD for printability and identify issues with geometry, wall thickness, orientation, tolerances, mating features, supports, and clearances before machine time is committed.
• Partner directly with design engineers to understand lead time, end use, and required physical properties, then recommend the right material, orientation, process, and build strategy.
• Prepare and optimize builds using slicer/build-preparation software, including custom toolpath development when standard settings will not produce the required result.
• Balance approximately 10–20 active jobs, sequencing work across machines based on priority, machine availability, material, build time, and technical requirements.
• Troubleshoot failed prints, machine faults, calibration issues, and process drift; identify root causes and drive issues to resolution.
• Nest and batch work to reduce build time, material waste, and unnecessary machine changeovers.
• Post-process parts to deliver clean, functional hardware ready for engineering use.
• Verify completed work against the original request, ensuring the correct part, quantity, quality, and requirements are satisfied before closing the job.
• Keep job status, expected completion dates, and build risks current so engineers know where their hardware stands.
• Develop and maintain print profiles, process documentation, and work instructions that improve consistency and repeatability.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and shop upkeep and coordinate service support when needed.
• Support material and consumable inventory as needed.
• Work safely and maintain disciplined shop practices around equipment, materials, PPE, and applicable OSHA and internal safety requirements.
• Collaborate across the additive team when jobs span multiple printing technologies or require support outside FDM.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed