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Freeform

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will act in a technical leadership capacity responsible for driving innovative development efforts across our embedded ecosystem such as edge computing for image-based machine learning, hardware automation, and sensor fusion. We are looking for someone who can work effectively with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines to implement complex, interdisciplinary performance requirements. As a startup, we expect this person to be hands on from architecture to implementation, writing code and solving the most complex issues. Ultimately, your contributions will result in the deployment of a highly sophisticated embedded software platform capable of processing petabytes of high-rate data on the edge and automating factory systems around the world.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Provide architectural leadership for the development of a complex, highly integrated embedded software system</li>
<li>Take on the most challenging development and implementation efforts in our software stack</li>
<li>Lead system level integration and validation efforts</li>
<li>Provide technical project management from conception to production when required by the size/scope of the project</li>
<li>Drive communication and collaboration with the broader engineering team by working side-by-side with the electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams</li>
<li>Innovate on system capability and performance, accelerate engineering progress, and push the bounds of Freeform's technology forward</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>10+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing complex embedded software systems using C/C++/Rust</li>
<li>Experience working in a high-performance compute environment (FPGAs or GPUs)</li>
<li>Experience working in a startup or leading-edge technology environment</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field</li>
<li>Experience with hardware acceleration for machine learning or artificial intelligence</li>
<li>Experience with edge computing, high speed data acquisition, and real time closed-loop-control systems</li>
<li>Experience writing software for robotics, industrial automation systems, or related hardware</li>
<li>Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems</li>
</ul>
Location:
<ul>
<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance provided</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $200,000-$400,000+ (top of range reserved for individuals with outstanding experience, technical depth, and passion).</li>
</ul></li><li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></div>

Principal Software Engineer

UCLA Health

<div><div>Description
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Trials Administrator, The Regulatory Coordinator is responsible for submitting and managing all regulatory documentation for the Institute of Urologic Oncology's clinical research portfolio according to institutional and federal guidelines. Key duties include submitting applications to the FDA, IRB, ISPRC, DSMB, ancillary departments, and other applicable review committees (including at start-up, for all amendments, and at continuing review); maintaining communication with aforementioned regulatory bodies; developing informed consent forms; and maintaining regulatory files in paper and electronic form. The incumbent recognizes and performs necessary tasks to manage projects and prioritizes work to meet necessary deadlines. The incumbent is responsible for planning and organizing necessary tasks to ensure adherence to the study protocol and applicable regulations, such as institutional policy and procedures, FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The Clinical Research Coordinator collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI), ancillary departments, central research infrastructure teams, sponsors, institutions, and other entities as needed to support the administration of all aspects of studies, including, but not limited to, compliant conduct, financial management, and adequate personnel support. 
 
The full hourly salary range for this position is $31.51 - $62.64. Please note that the department's target hourly pay is $31.51.</div><div>
Qualifications
Required:<ul><li>
Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a clinical researcher.</li><li>
Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, external collaborators and administration and to work as a member of a team.</li><li>
Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and department needs, while complying with applicable University policies and federal and state regulations.</li><li>
Analytical skills to assess clinical research protocols and regulatory requirements, define problems, formulate logical solutions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate corrective actions.</li><li>
Close attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.</li><li>
Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and regulatory files effectively as well as independently balance the various tasks to ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel, to perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately.</li><li>
A learning and professional growth mentality so that new software tools, systems, and processes can be adopted quickly and efficiently.</li><li>
Working knowledge of clinical research concepts, policies and procedures, and human safety protection regulations and laws.
</li><li>Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of local and external IRBs, scientific review and other research committees, national cooperative group sponsors, industry sponsors, federal and foundation funding organizations, etc.</li></ul></div></div>

Clinical Trials Regulatory Coordinator - Urology

VYNYL

<div><div>Vynyl's technologists, designers and product strategists are experts at system modernization, new product development, and rescuing projects in distress. We use the best cloud-native and AI-enabled tools, and apply a battle-tested combination of Agile, Lean, and design thinking to collaboratively solve our client's most pressing challenges - and do it right the first time. We often work in regulated industries, such as healthcare, financial services, government and education. Our work helps detect diseases, identify kids who need special educational support, applies AI to support complex legal settlements, helps people access mental health services, and so much more.</div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Role</h1>

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for automation, infrastructure as code (IaC), and continuous improvement, and will play a critical role in building and scaling our infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and observability platform.

This role requires a forward-thinking perspective on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools are rapidly transforming the DevOps landscape. The Senior DevOps Engineer will not only utilize these tools but also be able to articulate a clear point of view on their current and future impact on the role and industry.
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h1>
<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure using IaC principles (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).</li>
<li>Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to facilitate rapid, reliable, and frequent software deployments.</li>
<li>Manage and administer containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes).</li>
<li>Implement and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure high availability and performance.</li>
<li>Collaborate with development teams to solve complex infrastructure and application issues.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement in security, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures to improve system resilience.</li>
<li>Document infrastructure architectures, operational procedures, and runbooks for team-wide knowledge sharing.</li>
<li>Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices and emerging technologies.</li>
</ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h1>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability, or Infrastructure Engineering role.</li>
<li>Expert proficiency with AWS (GCP and Azure experience would be a plus).</li>
<li>Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).</li>
<li>Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD).</li>
<li>Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).</li>
<li>Proficiency with provisioning and maintaining PostgreSQL and MySQL databases (RDS, Cloud SQL, etc.)</li>
<li>Preferred, but not required:</li>
<li><ul><li>Experience in a regulated industry or high-security environment.</li>
<li>Certifications related to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional).</li>
</ul></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">AI and the Evolution of Software Engineering &amp; Ops</h1>

All candidates must be prepared to discuss and demonstrate the following during the interview process:
<ul>
<li>Practical AI Tool Usage: Specific examples of AI tools used in professional or personal projects to enhance productivity, solve complex problems, or accelerate development. If you have a preferred agentic tool setup, please share!</li>
<li>Understanding of AI Limitations: A clear understanding and articulation of the current technical, ethical, and accuracy limitations of modern AI tools in the engineering context.</li>
<li>Strategic AI Opportunity: A viewpoint on how AI tools create new opportunities for software engineering, such as shifting focus from boilerplate code to complex problem-solving or architectural design.</li>
<li>Evolution of the Engineering Role: A well-articulated point of view on how your role has already changed (e.g., new workflows, skills, ways of collaborating) due to the introduction of AI and how you expect the role to evolve in the coming years based on your assessment of coming advancements in AI tools and technologies.</li>
</ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Salary Range $135,000 - $195,000</h1>
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Application Process</h1>

A cover letter is required. Your cover letter should be informed by the &quot;AI and Forward-Looking Requirements&quot; section above.

The hiring process includes:
<ul>
<li>Initial Screening Call</li>
<li>A Technical Assessment sent by email and returned by email</li>
<li>A Panel Interview</li>
</ul><div>
Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance 
Excellent 401(k) plan with annual employer match of 4%</div></div>

Senior DevOps Engineer

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FULL STACK ENTERPRISE)</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

In this role, you will design and build the core platform that runs Freeform's factories and connects every part of the business&mdash;from quoting to production to delivery. The system must handle large amounts of data, support many different factory processes, and provide end-to-end traceability from powder-in to finished parts-out. You'll lead architecture and implementation, make foundational technical decisions, and work closely with engineers across disciplines to solve real, complex problems with your code.

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Architect and implement a state-of-the-art enterprise software platform to seamlessly integrate Freeform's business processes from sales to manufacturing</li>
<li>Develop applications to track the end-to-end lifecycle of millions of parts across thousands of customers around the world</li>
<li>Act as engineer, product owner, and team lead &mdash; scoping features, driving pace of schedule, assigning tasks, and delivering results</li>
<li>Work cross-functionally with other engineering and operations disciplines to gather requirements and solve problems with your code</li>
<li>Design highly scalable and resilient systems to meet Freeform's high bar for quality, reliability, and security</li>
<li>Maintain accessibility and integrity of the backend data model to enable easy access for business intelligence users</li>
<li>Design and develop intuitive user interfaces with a focus on functionality over aesthetics to increase system usability</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of professional experience in software development with Python, Java, or Go</li>
<li>Experience with backend web frameworks such as Flask or Django</li>
<li>Experience with frontend web frameworks such as React or Next.js</li>
<li>Experience writing applications which interact with SQL databases and non-relational databases</li>
<li>Experience as a team lead, architect, product owner, or similar technical leadership scope</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in software development</li>
<li>Prior experience architecting and implementing a custom ERP, MRP, MES, CRM, e-commerce, logistics, warehouse management, fleet management, or similar complex software system</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
</ul>
Location:
<ul>
<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance provided</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$250,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline.</li>
</ul></li><li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></div>

Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack Enterprise)

McMillen, Inc.

<div>Design a career and build your future... Because it matters!

Chief Dam Safety Engineer

McMillen, Inc. is looking for a Chief Dam Safety Engineer to join our team. We are looking for a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in civil, structural, hydrological, and/or geotechnical engineering as it relates to dam safety evaluations and design. This position requires direct collaboration with clients and regulatory agencies, so we are looking for a professional with exceptional client relationships and regulatory experience. If you are passionate about dam safety and eager to contribute to impactful water resource projects, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Perform dam safety related work, including FERC Part 12D inspections and Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) services</li>
<li>Oversee dam safety related hydrological, geotechnical, and structural evaluations of dams, embankments, dykes, and levees</li>
<li>Write all types of dam safety reports including FERC required DSSMRs, ODSPs, EAPs, and STI documents</li>
<li>Manage clients, projects, and deliverables.</li>
<li>Provide dam safety training to and EAP tabletop exercises with clients</li>
<li>Conduct meetings, present findings, provide guidance to clients, regulators, and/or boards.</li>
<li>Lead or support remedial designs for earthfill embankment dams, concrete dams, and various other water-impounding structures</li>
<li>Mentor junior staff on all aspects of dam safety</li>
<li>Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling</li>
<li>Assist in the selection and qualification of subcontractors (specifically for dam safety related activities)</li>
<li>Coordinate the development of construction and engineering cost estimates for dam safety projects</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>BS. required, in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred)</li>
<li>Washington, Oregon or California PE License is required</li>
<li>12+ years of engineering consulting experience which includes FERC Part 12, dam safety evaluations, and dam engineering design and analysis</li>
<li>Previously performed the role of FERC-approved Independent Consultant or CDSE or be eligible to be approved to perform this role.</li>
<li>Significant knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development</li>
<li>Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, etc.), AllPile, Rocscience, and/or HEC-RAS etc.</li>
</ul>
Compensation Package:
<ul>
<li>Pay Range: $120,000 &ndash; 180,000 (DOE)
</li><li>Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.</li>
</ul>
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don&rsquo;t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they&rsquo;re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.</div>

Chief Dam Safety Engineer

Netflix

<div>
 Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
 
 
 
 Role
 
 
 
 We are seeking a Los Angeles-based product &amp; production counsel (Principal Counsel) to join our Content Technologies Legal team primarily to support the Eyeline business and Netflix Content Operations. This is a challenging and diverse role where you will:
 
 
 <ul>
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 leverage your product counsel expertise to support new content technology initiatives in Eyeline&rsquo;s production testing environments;
 </li>
 <li>
 work closely with Netflix&rsquo;s subject-matter legal teams (e.g., Business &amp; Legal Affairs, Production Employment, Labor) while functioning as the lead Eyeline production counsel across the production lifecycle from pre- to principal to post- (e.g., entity choice &amp; structuring, ATL/BTL engagements, third party technology integrations, rights &amp; clearance, labor &amp; employment considerations, in-the-moment risk management);
 </li>
 <li>
 support the Eyeline Studio, VFX and Labs sub-functions, including establishing and standardizing contractual workflows, creating self-help legal guidance and support avenues to facilitate independent recurring legal engagement, improving business awareness and leading internal education sessions, and serving as an escalation point for the business as well as for our counsel and contracts managers; and
 </li>
 <li>
 support Netflix&rsquo;s broader content operations as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 This is an individual contributor role responsible for developing and executing the tactical plans to achieve our business and legal strategic objectives. You will be confidently independent and able to handle a wide range of issues that may arise. You will efficiently partner with counsel and contracts manager resources, and you will be a selfless collaborator with a natural instinct to proactively engage with cross-functional partners. You understand and apply a pragmatic risk lens built upon a foundation of exceptional judgment and practical experience, and you communicate very clearly and concisely. You genuinely exemplify the Netflix culture, and you yearn for the vast and endless sea.
 
 
 This role requires 8&ndash;15 years of meaningful production (legal affairs) experience with expertise supporting technology development and deployments. A JD and active membership in good standing in at least one state bar are required. This role reports to the Senior Director of the Content Tech Legal team.
 
 
 Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $300,000-690,000.
 
 
 Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.
 
 
 Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
 
 
 Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
 
 
 We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
</div>

Principal Counsel, Content Tech Legal

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">MATERIALS ENGINEER (METAL 3D PRINTING)</h2>

Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology stack leverages advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning to produce digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speed and cost. Our mission is to make the transformative power of 3D printing available to all industries at scale and unlock the future of innovation.

As a Senior Materials Engineer at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to establish the company's M&amp;P infrastructure, strategy, and best practices for our advanced metal 3D printing technology. We are looking for someone with solid fundamentals in materials engineering, an understanding of metals, and a keen interest in working on the cutting edge of additive manufacturing development. In this role, you will own materials engineering efforts from cradle to grave, including hands-on sample testing, analysis of findings, and strategic process improvements. If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing company that's revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you!

Success here doesn't hinge on 3D printing experience. Instead, we seek intelligent, motivated, and collaborative engineers who thrive on solving challenging problems and creating groundbreaking technology!

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Establish Freeform's M&amp;P best practices, and materials testing infrastructure and strategy</li>
<li>Operate equipment to measure material properties such as tensile strength, surface roughness, and microstructure</li>
<li>Generate and track quality metrics of printed customer parts such as dimensional accuracy, defect distribution, and surface roughness</li>
<li>Organize, analyze and interpret data and present key findings</li>
<li>Work with process development team to tie key materials findings into improvement of upstream printing processes, including training our advanced machine learning models</li>
<li>Establish and optimize processes and procedures for measuring and quantifying material quality</li>
<li>Create automation for M&amp;P procedures to take human out of the loop</li>
<li>Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability</li>
</ul>
Basic Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on professional experience in metals characterization, processing, or design; or a PhD in one of these disciplines</li>
<li>Experience developing and optimizing metallurgical sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and optical microscopy</li>
</ul>
Nice to Have:
<ul>
<li>5+ years of materials engineering experience</li>
<li>Experience with development of new alloys</li>
<li>Experience with metal additive manufacturing highly preferred</li>
<li>Experience with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes</li>
<li>Experience in process development</li>
<li>Experience operating complex materials equipment (SEM, Instron, etc.)</li>
<li>Familiarity with processing large datasets and statistical data analysis software such as R, JMP, or Minitab</li>
<li>Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing</li>
</ul>
Location:
<ul>
<li>We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&amp;D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.</li>
<li>We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.</li>
<li>Benefits
<ul><li>Significant stock option packages</li>
<li>100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)</li>
<li>Life insurance</li>
<li>Traditional and Roth 401(k)</li>
<li>Relocation assistance provided</li>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays</li>
<li>Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent</li>
<li>Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette</li>
<li>Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events</li>
</ul></li><li>Compensation
<ul><li>As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.</li>
<li>In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000, inclusive of all levels/seniority within this discipline.</li>
</ul></li><li>Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</li></ul></div>

Materials Engineer (Metal 3D Printing)

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