Build Engineer, Freeform

• The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, can drive technically challenging projects with minimal oversight, and collaborates effectively across disciplines to deliver novel hardware solutions at scale
• 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - we look for smart, motivated engineers who love solving hard problems, working hands-on, and creating incredible technology!
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college
• Hands on mechanical or build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
• Experience working with manual mills, lathes, and other machine shop tools
• Strong mechanical fundamentals and a problem-solving mindset
• Passion for building and debugging complex mechanical systems

Desirable

• As a Build Engineer at Freeform, you will take ownership of building, assembling, and integrating complex, custom mechanical systems from scratch. You’ll work hands-on to bring high-performance hardware to life, supporting the transition from prototype to production
• This role sits at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and system integration where you’ll work with a talented engineering team from some of the world’s most innovative companies across a range of projects to develop and refine new technologies
• Own the assembly, integration, and bring-up of complex mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Develop and document scalable manufacturing and assembly procedures
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to optimize builds for performance, precision, and repeatability
• Provide real-world feedback to improve designs and make CAD modifications as needed
• Create and iterate on mechanical designs, including custom tooling, test fixtures, and build jigs
• Lead alignment, calibration, and precision tuning of mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot issues in mechanical and electromechanical subsystems with cross-functional teams
• Support the transition of systems from R&D to high-reliability production
• Conduct hands-on testing and validation of mechanical performance

• Please note that our interview process will begin after we attend university career fairs in early fall. The process will include 2-3 rounds of interviews. We anticipate wrapping up the interview process by late October/early November