Materials Engineer: Metal Additive Manufacturing

HRL Laboratories•Malibu, CA

1d•$81,100 - $98,900•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing new materials and additive manufacturing processes for aerospace applications. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact on a high-profile, America Makes funded project shaping the future of metal additive manufacturing. We are looking for a self-driven engineer interested in learning and advancing within our group. HRL Laboratories advances critical structural and functional materials and semiconductor devices that enable precision navigation, quantum technologies and extreme-environment performance. With expertise from design through deployment, we deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that transform our customers’ missions. Our work leverages digital manufacturing and scalable microfabrication techniques to meet tomorrow’s toughest challenges.

Requirements

BA/BS or master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
0-3 years of experience
Understanding of the basic principles of metals and mechanical engineering
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)
Knowledge of at least one programming language for engineering (Python, MATLAB, Mathematica)
Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing equipment and techniques
Hands-on mechanical characterization experience
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
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition

Responsibilities

Operate laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers
Design, CAD, fabricate, and assemble prototype components and systems using additive manufacturing and conventional machining
Characterize 3D printed materials by pycnometry, x-ray computed tomography, metallography, etc.
Perform optical and scanning electron microscopy
Set up and operate mechanical tests to characterize tensile strength and fatigue life
Coordinate outside vendors for specialty testing or analyses
Summarize key findings in written documents and slides