Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structures)

🏢 Summary: Mechanical Design Engineer role focused on designing and developing rotating machinery components and subassemblies within a product development and manufacturing environment. The position involves 3D CAD modeling, engineering analysis, compliance with industry standards, and participation in design, manufacturing, and test reviews. Candidates will support testing, resolve technical issues, and contribute to technical documentation while working under a lead engineer. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, Minimum 4 years of mechanical design experience in product development and manufacturing, Experience designing rotating machinery (motors, generators, or similar systems), Proficiency in creating 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, Strong knowledge and application of GD&T, Ability to perform tolerance analysis and bearing load calculations, Knowledge of rotor dynamics principles, Experience with bearing systems and wound components design, Familiarity with aerospace standards (DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761), U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident), Willingness to travel occasionally and work extended hours when required 📃 Skills: CATIA, CAD, GD&T, DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, RotorDynamics, MicrosoftOffice, ToleranceAnalysis, BearingCalculations 🏢 Description: This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. Persons, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). Position Responsibilities Engineer mechanical components and subassemblies for rotating machinery to satisfy customer specifications and targeted performance objectives, working under the guidance of a lead engineer Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings, and perform supporting analyses such as tolerance accumulation, bearing load calculations, and preload assessments Ensure designs comply with company requirements and applicable industry standards, including GD&T and design-for-manufacturability principles Serve as a technical contributor in design, manufacturing, and test reviews by evaluating designs, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions Execute assigned tasks in alignment with approved budgets and project schedules Review customer requirements and contribute to technical proposals, cost estimates, test plans, process qualification documents, bills of materials, schedules, and engineering reports as needed Proactively identify and resolve technical issues affecting current products or new development efforts Maintain clear, timely communication with peers and leadership regarding technical progress, challenges, and potential risks Assist with testing and validation activities for both new and existing products, with oversight from senior engineering staff Follow established safety practices and actively support continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental initiatives Support occasional domestic and international travel (typically once per quarter) Be available for extended or off-hour work during peak project phases when required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline Minimum of four (4) years of experience in mechanical design within a product development and manufacturing environment Technical Skills and Competencies Hands-on experience designing rotating machinery such as motors, generators, or similar systems Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including proper application of GD&T Sound engineering judgment across multiple mechanical disciplines Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers Well-developed organizational, documentation, and reporting skills Proficiency in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Familiarity with common shop and inspection tools, including measurement equipment Exposure to aerospace standards such as DO-160, ARP4754A, and ARP4761 Experience designing bearing systems and wound components Knowledge of rotor dynamics principles Familiarity with oil and air cooling approaches for rotating equipment Experience using CATIA Salary Range: $85,000–90,000 The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

🏢 Summary: Mechanical Engineer role responsible for designing, analyzing, and prototyping complex mechanical and electromechanical systems from concept through production in an industrial environment. The position involves solid modeling, engineering analysis, documentation control, and cross-functional collaboration to support new product development and existing equipment. Candidates will lead or contribute to projects involving pumps, motors, and fabricated components while ensuring design validation and compliance with DFM/DFA standards. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in industrial, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environment, Proven experience leading design projects from concept through production, Advanced proficiency in solid modeling (Solid Edge preferred), Experience designing complex mechanical parts and assemblies, Experience designing and prototyping electromechanical systems, Knowledge of pumps, motors, and fabricated component processes, Experience with FEA and FMEA analytical methods, Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, BOMs, and change histories, Strong mathematical and technical analysis skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools, Ability to travel occasionally (0–10%) 📃 Skills: Solid Edge, CAD, FEA, FMEA, DFM, DFA, BOM, Microsoft Office 🏢 Description: As a Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for: Mechanical Design: Design parts, assemblies, and sheet metal components to bring products from concept to prototype, testing, and launch using product specifications and standard DFM/DFA methodologies. Engineering Analysis: Evaluate or generate technical specifications, reliability, and costing of various equipment including pumps, motors, levers, lights, hardware, and assorted integrated electrical components. Prototyping: Plan and coordinate production of prototype parts and systems for validation. Documentation: Fully document and track engineering changes, CAD files, and test reports in cooperation with production and drafting personnel. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide engineering support to Production and Service to resolve issues on existing equipment. Work closely with other engineers and departments to bring new solutions to market. Project Leadership: Take ownership of small to large projects with complex assemblies and features. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Experience: 3+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environment. Proven experience leading design projects from concept through production. Functional / Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Advanced proficiency in solid modeling techniques and programs (Solid Edge preferred). Understanding of pumps, motors, and fabricated component processes, including component specification and mounting solutions. Proven experience in mechanical design of complex parts, assemblies, and products. Experience designing and prototyping electromechanical systems. Extensive knowledge of common analytical methods including FEA and FMEA. Strong mathematical skills and ability to work with technical instructions, diagrams, and equations. Dedication to thorough tracking of design files, solid models, BOMs, and change histories. Ability to write professional, technical, and end-user documentation. Occasional travel (0-10%) to area customers, suppliers, or equipment sites if needed. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools. Salary Range: $93k-$123k Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

🏢 Summary: Principal Platform Engineer role focused on backend architecture, complex platform engineering, and technical leadership in a SaaS environment supporting advanced manufacturing operations. The position involves defining engineering standards, solving performance and scalability challenges, mentoring engineers, and driving architectural decisions using .NET and Azure technologies. This is a senior individual contributor role with hybrid work in Kraków. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of backend engineering experience, Expert knowledge of C#, Advanced experience with modern .NET, Experience in Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Senior Tech Lead role, Experience designing and owning large-scale monolithic and distributed systems, Expert-level SQL and database design skills, Experience optimizing slow production queries, Strong expertise with Entity Framework, Knowledge of DDD, Knowledge of clean architecture, Experience with test automation strategies, Strong English communication skills, Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions, Hands-on experience with AI coding tools 📃 Skills: C#, .NET, SQL, EntityFramework, DDD, Azure, Angular, MassTransit, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, AzureDevOps, CI/CD, Cursor, Claude, AzureSQL 🏢 Description: Principal Platform Engineer at Manufacturo 190-260 PLN/H Hybrid – Kraków or Remote B2B role Manufacturo powers operations for companies building satellites, fusion reactors, next-generation aircraft, and hypersonic vehicles. Our clients are working on some of the most advanced industrial programs in the world — and they rely on software that can keep up. Companies such as Hermeus, Relativity Space, and Sierra Space use Manufacturo to run complex manufacturing operations with greater control, traceability, and speed. We're a SaaS company with a team that includes former leaders from SpaceX. We move fast, operate globally, and make decisions swiftly - because the people we serve can't afford anything less. Your voice will be heard here, and the work you do will have a real impact on the world. We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the technical future of our platform. This role is for someone who wants to solve hard backend problems, guide architecture with sound judgment, and raise the level of other engineers through mentorship, communication, and strong engineering standards. The Role As a Principal Platform Engineer at Manufacturo, you'll work at both levels: deep in the hardest problems on the platform, and wide enough to set the standard for others to follow. You'll define the architecture, raise the quality bar, and make sure the right technical decisions are made, not by directing from a distance, but by being the person in the room whose opinion carries weight because the work backs it up. This role requires both deep hands-on technical contribution and the ability to multiply the impact of others. We need someone who can take on the hardest problems while also helping senior developers and leads make better technical decisions through teaching, feedback, and clear standards. You will report directly to the Director of Software Engineering and act as their technical partner across the organization. This is a individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities. You should be comfortable working in a high-change environment where priorities evolve, new information appears quickly, and strong technical judgment is needed to keep teams moving in the right direction without losing quality. What you'll do Own the architecture and technical direction of the platform’s core Tackle the hardest engineering problems, including performance bottlenecks, complex integrations, and architectural evolution Define and evolve backend engineering standards across all teams Lead design reviews and author RFCs/ADRs for high-impact technical decisions Partner with the Director of Software Engineering, Product, and engineering leadership to assess technical feasibility early, shape direction, and resolve tradeoffs before they become delivery problems Mentor senior engineers code reviews, architecture workshops, pair programming, technical discussions, and tech talks that improve how the organization designs, builds, and operates software Raise the quality bar across the backend through example, teaching, and clear standards Required skills & experience 8+ years of backend engineering experience, with deep, proven mastery of C# and modern .NET A demonstrated track record operating successfully in a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Senior Tech Lead role Proven experience architecting, building, and owning large, complex systems end-to-end, including both monolithic and distributed architectures Expert-level SQL and database design skills, including diagnosing slow queries in production and designing schemas that hold up under real load Deep practical expertise with Entity Framework, including performance tradeoffs, query behavior, and data access strategy Strong architectural judgment and experience applying concepts such as DDD and clean architecture pragmatically A strong quality mindset, including test automation strategy and clear standards for what “done” means Strong written and verbal communication skills in English — you are comfortable explaining technical tradeoffs, mentoring other engineers, leading code reviews, and facilitating architecture discussions Enthusiasm for and hands-on proficiency with AI coding tools such as Cursor and Claude Code as productivity multipliers Nice to have You'll stand out if you bring any of the following: Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure at scale, with Azure being a strong advantage Experience with Angular or a modern frontend framework - enough to make informed architectural decisions across the full stack Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design at an organizational level, not just usage Experience designing for compliance-driven deployment constraints - data sovereignty, tenant isolation, and schema management across numbers of independent databases Background or genuine curiosity about Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) -understanding the domain makes the hardest problems tractable Our tech stack Backend: .NET, C#, Entity Framework, SQL Server / Azure SQL Messaging: Azure Service Bus, MassTransit Observability: OpenTelemetry, Grafana stack Frontend: Angular, our own Angular Component Library Cloud: Azure CI/CD: Azure DevOps AI tooling: Cursor, Claude Code, and other modern AI-assisted development tools What you’ll get in return Real authority, real access. Direct collaboration with the CPO and Director of Development. Your decisions will be heard, debated, and acted on - with organizational backing to make standards stick. Customers building the next century. Rockets, fusion reactors, hypersonic systems. The problems you solve here have consequences that matter. People who will match you. You'll work alongside engineers and leaders with backgrounds from SpaceX and other high-bar organizations. Expect to be challenged, not just followed. AI at the foundation, not the edge. You'll be building the architecture that makes AI native to the platform - not retrofitting it later. Hybrid working with three days in our Kraków office, comprehensive healthcare including life insurance, and a Multisport Card. This role is for someone serious about their craft. If that is you, we would like to talk.

🏢 Summary: Senior onsite hardware design role focused on developing custom electronics and compute systems for AI-native industrial 3D printing and autonomous manufacturing systems. The position involves leading electrical architecture, prototyping, debugging, testing, and productization of complex embedded and high-performance hardware platforms. Candidates should have deep electrical engineering expertise, technical leadership experience, and the ability to solve multidisciplinary hardware challenges from concept to deployment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline, 15+ years of experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware, Strong electrical engineering fundamentals, Experience leading technical projects and owning system architecture, Ability to manage hardware development across full product lifecycle, Hands-on experience with debugging and laboratory test equipment, Ability to work onsite full-time 📃 Skills: FPGA, GPU, Embedded, Firmware, Robotics, Automation, Telemetry, Imaging, Microcontrollers, Electronics, Compute, Debugging, Prototyping, Schematic, Simulation, MotionControl, DataAcquisition, Optomechanics 🏢 Description: Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop custom electronics and compute systems that power AI-native metal 3D printing factory systems. The role involves solving complex challenges in high-performance compute, high-speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control, and autonomous robotic systems using a first-principles engineering approach. 3D printing experience is not required. The role is suited for collaborative engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical problems and building advanced technology. Responsibilities: - Rapidly design, develop, and test highly reliable electronics and compute systems for complex autonomous systems - Serve as the senior engineer driving technical direction, electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, productization, manufacturing, and testing - Challenge assumptions and learn new design approaches - Drive component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and testing - Perform hands-on debugging using laboratory test equipment, custom instrumentation, and testing setups - Model and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performance - Act as a technical lead, driving schedules and continuous innovation Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline - 15+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardware - Broad electrical engineering background with strong engineering fundamentals - Experience operating as a technical lead and system owner across the full product lifecycle Nice to Have: - Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineering - Experience with heterogeneous compute environments including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems - Experience with sensors, high-speed cameras/imaging systems, and telemetry systems - Experience with embedded microcontroller design and firmware - Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems, motion systems, scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and electromechanical systems - Familiarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics Location: - Full-time onsite role in Hawthorne, California with five days per week onsite presence required What We Offer: - Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture - Opportunity to contribute to rapidly scaling technology Benefits: - Significant stock option packages - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Traditional and Roth 401(k) - Relocation assistance - Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays - Paid parental leave - Free daily catered lunch and dinner - Casual dress and flexible work hours Compensation: - Estimated salary range: $160,000-$300,000 plus stock options Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

🏢 Summary: Principal Software Engineer role focused on leading the architectural evolution of a complex SaaS platform, solving advanced backend challenges, and setting engineering standards across teams. The position combines deep hands-on development in a .NET monolith and microservices environment with high-level architectural ownership. It requires strong technical judgment to guide large-scale system design, performance optimization, and AI-native capabilities. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years backend engineering experience, Expert knowledge of C#, Expert knowledge of modern .NET, Experience in Staff/Principal/Senior Tech Lead role, Experience architecting large-scale monolithic and distributed systems, Expert SQL and database design skills, Experience diagnosing and optimizing slow production queries, Deep expertise with Entity Framework, Strong understanding of DDD and clean architecture, Experience defining backend engineering standards, Experience with test automation strategies, Strong English communication skills, Hands-on experience with AI coding tools 📃 Skills: C#, .NET, SQL, EntityFramework, AzureSQL, SQLServer, DDD, CleanArchitecture, MassTransit, AzureServiceBus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Azure, AzureDevOps, Angular, Cursor, Claude 🏢 Description: Principal Platform Engineer at Manufacturo 190-260 PLN/H Hybrid – Kraków B2B role Manufacturo powers operations for companies building satellites, fusion reactors, next-generation aircraft, and hypersonic vehicles. Our clients are working on some of the most advanced industrial programs in the world — and they rely on software that can keep up. Companies such as Hermeus, Relativity Space, and Sierra Space use Manufacturo to run complex manufacturing operations with greater control, traceability, and speed. We're a SaaS company with a team that includes former leaders from SpaceX. We move fast, operate globally, and make decisions swiftly - because the people we serve can't afford anything less. Your voice will be heard here, and the work you do will have a real impact on the world. We are hiring a Principal Software Engineer to help shape the technical future of our platform. This role is for someone who wants to solve hard backend problems, guide architecture with sound judgment, and raise the level of other engineers through mentorship, communication, and strong engineering standards. The Role As a Principal Platform Engineer at Manufacturo, you'll work at both levels: deep in the hardest problems on the platform, and wide enough to set the standard for others to follow. You'll define the architecture, raise the quality bar, and make sure the right technical decisions are made, not by directing from a distance, but by being the person in the room whose opinion carries weight because the work backs it up. This role requires both deep hands-on technical contribution and the ability to multiply the impact of others. We need someone who can take on the hardest problems while also helping senior developers and leads make better technical decisions through teaching, feedback, and clear standards. You will report directly to the Director of Software Engineering and act as their technical partner across the organization. This is a individual contributor role with no people management responsibilities. You should be comfortable working in a high-change environment where priorities evolve, new information appears quickly, and strong technical judgment is needed to keep teams moving in the right direction without losing quality. What you'll do Own the architecture and technical direction of the platform’s core Tackle the hardest engineering problems, including performance bottlenecks, complex integrations, and architectural evolution Define and evolve backend engineering standards across all teams Lead design reviews and author RFCs/ADRs for high-impact technical decisions Partner with the Director of Software Engineering, Product, and engineering leadership to assess technical feasibility early, shape direction, and resolve tradeoffs before they become delivery problems Mentor senior engineers code reviews, architecture workshops, pair programming, technical discussions, and tech talks that improve how the organization designs, builds, and operates software Raise the quality bar across the backend through example, teaching, and clear standards Required skills & experience 8+ years of backend engineering experience, with deep, proven mastery of C# and modern .NET A demonstrated track record operating successfully in a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, or Senior Tech Lead role Proven experience architecting, building, and owning large, complex systems end-to-end, including both monolithic and distributed architectures Expert-level SQL and database design skills, including diagnosing slow queries in production and designing schemas that hold up under real load Deep practical expertise with Entity Framework, including performance tradeoffs, query behavior, and data access strategy Strong architectural judgment and experience applying concepts such as DDD and clean architecture pragmatically A strong quality mindset, including test automation strategy and clear standards for what “done” means Strong written and verbal communication skills in English — you are comfortable explaining technical tradeoffs, mentoring other engineers, leading code reviews, and facilitating architecture discussions Enthusiasm for and hands-on proficiency with AI coding tools such as Cursor and Claude Code as productivity multipliers Nice to have You'll stand out if you bring any of the following: Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure at scale, with Azure being a strong advantage Experience with Angular or a modern frontend framework - enough to make informed architectural decisions across the full stack Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design at an organizational level, not just usage Experience designing for compliance-driven deployment constraints - data sovereignty, tenant isolation, and schema management across numbers of independent databases Background or genuine curiosity about Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) -understanding the domain makes the hardest problems tractable Our tech stack Backend: .NET, C#, Entity Framework, SQL Server / Azure SQL Messaging: Azure Service Bus, MassTransit Observability: OpenTelemetry, Grafana stack Frontend: Angular, our own Angular Component Library Cloud: Azure CI/CD: Azure DevOps AI tooling: Cursor, Claude Code, and other modern AI-assisted development tools What you’ll get in return Real authority, real access. Direct collaboration with the CPO and Director of Development. Your decisions will be heard, debated, and acted on - with organizational backing to make standards stick. Customers building the next century. Rockets, fusion reactors, hypersonic systems. The problems you solve here have consequences that matter. People who will match you. You'll work alongside engineers and leaders with backgrounds from SpaceX and other high-bar organizations. Expect to be challenged, not just followed. AI at the foundation, not the edge. You'll be building the architecture that makes AI native to the platform - not retrofitting it later. Hybrid working with three days in our Kraków office, comprehensive healthcare including life insurance, and a Multisport Card. This role is for someone serious about their craft. If that is you, we would like to talk.

🏢 Summary: Principal Platform Engineer to architect and lead the infrastructure strategy for a production-grade ML platform on Google Cloud. The role focuses on building and automating scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure for high-performance machine learning workloads. You will design cloud-native systems, CI/CD pipelines, and observability solutions to ensure reliable model deployment and operations. 🗂️ Requirements: 8–10+ years in DevOps or Platform Engineering, Minimum 2 years operating production ML workloads, Deep hands-on experience with GCP and GKE, Strong expertise in Kubernetes cluster architecture and operations, Proficiency with Istio service mesh and API gateways, Expert-level Terraform with Atlantis/GitOps workflow, Experience building ML CI/CD pipelines, Experience operating Airflow in production, Experience with ML serving platforms, Experience managing Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL) and BigQuery, Experience with in-cluster datastores, Experience managing enterprise identity and secrets systems 📃 Skills: GCP, GKE, Kubernetes, Istio, Kong, Terraform, Atlantis, GitOps, Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD, Airflow, Jenkins, GitHub, MLflow, Triton, vLLM, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, Auth0, Dex, ESO, SOPS, IAM, VPC-SC 🏢 Description: Principal Platform Engineer Poland, Remote or Ukraine, Remote or Romania, Remote Point Wild helps customers monitor, manage, and protect against the risks associated with their identities and personal information in a digital world. Backed by WndrCo, Warburg Pincus and General Catalyst, Point Wild is dedicated to creating the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. Our vision is to become THE go-to resource for every cyber protection need individuals may face - today and in the future. Join us for the ride! We’re looking for a Principal Platform Engineer to architect and lead the infrastructure strategy for our next-generation Production ML platform on Google Cloud. In this role, you will be the backbone of our high-performance machine learning workloads, ensuring our systems are elastic, secure, and resilient. You won’t just maintain the status quo; you’ll build the "paved road" for our engineers, automating everything from model deployment to complex networking perimeters. We are a high-trust, outcome-focused team that moves quickly to solve some of the most challenging problems in the ML space. Core Responsibilities: Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and maintain elastic scaling cloud infrastructure (GCP) and containerization tools like Kubernetes for high-performance ML workloads. CI/CD Pipeline Development and maintenance: Build automated pipelines for training, testing, and deploying machine learning models using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Airflow. Model Monitoring & Maintenance: Implement observability tools to track model drift, accuracy, latency, and performance degradation in production. Collaboration: Bridge the gap between data engineers, ML engineers, Backend and Frontend engineers to ensure smooth production operation. ML Observability: Implement comprehensive monitoring for system health (latency/uptime) alongside ML-specific metrics, such as feature drift, prediction accuracy, and data distribution shifts, to ensure long-term model reliability. Non ML workload and production metrics monitoring. Deploy tools that empower individual teams to monitor their workloads. Participate in on-call rotation, help manage posture to ensure compliance with standards such as SOC. What you bring to the table: Senior Expertise: 8 - 10+ years in DevOps/Platform Engineering, with at least 2 years of experience specifically operating and maintaining production ML workloads . GCP & K8s Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience with GCP (VPC-SC, IAM, Organization Policies) and GKE (Cluster topology, Helm, Kustomize, and in-cluster operators like ArgoCD). Service Mesh Excellence: High proficiency with Istio (VirtualServices, mTLS, sidecar injection) and API Gateways (specifically Kong ). Infrastructure as Code: Expert-level Terraform skills, specifically using an Atlantis/GitOps workflow across a massive, multi-hundred-file estate. Secrets & Identity: Experience managing enterprise-grade identity and secrets (Auth0, Dex, ESO, or SOPS). Data/ML Tooling: Experience operating Airflow in production and an ML-serving stack (e.g., Triton, vLLM, MLflow ). Database Management: Comfortable managing Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL), BigQuery, and in-cluster datastores like Elasticsearch or ClickHouse. At least an upper-intermediate level of spoken and written English. It would be great if you also had: ML Observability: Past experience with continuous monitoring of model accuracy and detecting data/concept drift. Automation Savvy: Experience with Ansible for cluster bootstrap and recovery. Advanced Certifications: Kubernetes (CKA/CKS) or GCP Professional Cloud Architect/Security Engineer certifications. Modern Stack Exposure: Familiarity with Loki, Grafana , or managing ClickHouse at scale. Why Join Us? Professional Growth: Enhance your skills by collaborating closely with talented engineers and architects. Meaningful Impact: Help create software that protects millions of users from cybersecurity threats. Supportive Environment: Join a team dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and continuous learning.

🏢 Summary: Lead the research, architecture, and deployment of advanced motion planning and control systems for production autonomous vehicles operating in complex environments. The role focuses on developing state-of-the-art probabilistic and search-based algorithms, building high-performance C++ systems, and driving cross-functional integration across the full autonomy stack. Ideal for a senior robotics expert passionate about scaling safe and comfortable autonomous driving solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or Master’s degree with 7+ years robotics experience, 10+ years research experience in robotics or motion planning, 5+ years C++ development experience in high-performance, reliable systems, Proven experience leading complex technical features from research to production deployment, Experience developing motion planning algorithms for autonomous systems 📃 Skills: C++, Robotics, MotionPlanning, Algorithms, ProbabilisticModels, GaussianMixtureModels, HiddenMarkovModels, ParticleFilters, MachineLearning, BayesianInference, Bazel, TrajectoryOptimization, ControlSystems 🏢 Description: Description Motional is seeking a technical expert for its Planning team to define motion planning and control systems for secure, effective, and comfortable fleet operation in complex environments. This role requires expertise in cutting-edge research, advanced algorithm development, and robust software building to generate safe, comfortable, and intuitive routes and motions. The position focuses on contributing to production-ready autonomous vehicles. Role Responsibilities - Lead the research and development of novel algorithms and sub-systems for motion planning in autonomous driving, expanding the Operational Design Domain, including advanced search-based and geometry-based methods and probabilistic decision-making under uncertainty. - Lead cross-functional projects to define new or upgrade existing interfaces. - Monitor overall system performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop technical strategies to address deficiencies. - Guide cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions beyond the planning system scope. - Architect and integrate motion planning and prediction algorithms, driving evaluation and refinement for real-world deployment. - Design and build a robust, scalable, high-performance codebase for rapid prototyping and rigorous evaluation. - Collaborate with perception, prediction, trajectory optimization, tracking, and control teams to ensure end-to-end system performance. - Mentor and guide team members, promoting product-focused engineering and rigorous research. What We’re Looking For - PhD preferred in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or Master’s degree with 7+ years of robotics experience. - 10+ years of research experience in robotics or motion planning with demonstrated impact. - 5+ years of C++ software development experience building high-performance and reliable systems. - Experience leading technical development from problem formulation through research, implementation, and production deployment. - Strong drive for innovation and technical leadership in autonomous driving. Skills Appreciated - Experience with probabilistic models such as Gaussian mixture models, Hidden Markov Models, and Particle Filters. - Experience with machine learning techniques, including Bayesian modeling and inference for decision-making under uncertainty. - Experience with the Bazel build framework. Compensation and Benefits - Salary Range: $240,000—$330,000 USD (base salary). - Eligible for additional compensation such as bonus or company equity. - Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, health savings accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

🏢 Summary: Principal Software Engineer role focused on architecting and building AI-native manufacturing software systems spanning edge computing, hardware control, automation, and high-rate telemetry. The position requires hands-on technical leadership across interdisciplinary engineering teams to develop scalable, high-performance platforms for factory automation and data processing. This is a full-time onsite role in Hawthorne with strong compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing complex software systems, Strong experience with C, Strong experience with C++, Strong experience with Rust, Experience in robotics, IoT, autonomous vehicles, UAVs, or similar autonomy-focused industries, Experience working in high-performance compute environments, Ability to work onsite full-time in Hawthorne, Experience leading software architecture and system integration efforts 📃 Skills: C, C++, Rust, FPGA, GPU, IoT, Robotics, Telemetry, Automation, Edge, MachineLearning, AI 🏢 Description: Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, the company develops complex hardware that can be designed, built, and scaled without limits. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will act in a technical leadership capacity responsible for driving innovative development efforts across a broad software ecosystem including edge computing, hardware control and automation, and high-rate telemetry systems. You will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and process engineering disciplines as well as technical executives to invent and implement complex interdisciplinary performance requirements. This is a hands-on role spanning architecture, implementation, coding, and solving complex technical challenges. Your work will contribute to deploying sophisticated software platforms capable of processing petabytes of high-rate data on the edge and automating factory systems globally. 3D printing experience is not required. The role is suited for collaborative engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical problems and building advanced technology. Responsibilities: - Provide architectural leadership for the development of a complex, highly integrated software system - Take on the most challenging development and implementation efforts in the software stack - Lead system-level integration and validation efforts - Provide technical project management from conception to production when required - Drive communication and collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and process engineering teams - Innovate on system capability and performance and accelerate engineering progress Basic Qualifications: - 10+ years of hands-on experience architecting and implementing complex software systems using C/C++/Rust - Experience in industries such as robotics, IoT, autonomous cars, UAVs, or similar autonomy-centric environments - Experience working in a high-performance compute environment such as FPGAs or GPUs Nice to Have: - BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field - Experience with edge computing, high-speed data acquisition, and real-time closed-loop control systems - Experience with hardware acceleration for machine learning or artificial intelligence - Experience working in a startup or leading-edge technology environment - Creative problem-solving using first-principles reasoning - Passion for software applications impacting the physical world Location: Based in Hawthorne, the vertically integrated facility combines technology development, R&D, and production under one roof. The role requires full-time onsite presence five days a week with very limited exceptions. What We Offer: - Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on learning and data-driven decisions - Opportunity to join a rapidly growing company developing transformative technology Benefits: - Significant stock option packages - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life insurance - Traditional and Roth 401(k) - Relocation assistance - Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays - Generous paid parental leave - Free daily catered lunch and dinner - Casual dress and flexible work hours - Regular catered team-building events Compensation: The estimated salary range for this role is $200,000-$400,000, depending on experience, educational background, and demonstrated skills and impact.

🏢 Summary: Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer role focused on developing and scaling automated machining, assembly, anodizing, inspection, and cleaning processes for high-precision automotive, aerospace, and defense production. The position combines hands-on production support, CNC programming, process optimization, metrology, and manufacturing automation to improve throughput, quality, and scalability. Candidates will lead technical execution across machining and manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement and DFM initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience, 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industries, Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, robotics, coatings, and inspection/quality, Direct experience with machining, additive manufacturing, coatings, and inspection/quality, Proficiency with CAD/CAM software, Advanced knowledge of CNC machining, Advanced knowledge of GD&T, Experience with tooling and metrology, Experience evaluating, selecting, and commissioning manufacturing machines, Ability to work in cross-functional teams, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: SiemensNX, AutoCAD, CAD, CAM, CNC, GD&T, Metrology, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Anodizing, Inspection, Additive, Manufacturing, DFM, Calibration 🏢 Description: Purpose This role serves as the technical bridge between design/manufacturing engineers and the production team, with a core focus on developing scalable, high-reliability automated, machining, & inspection processes. This person is responsible for driving process improvements, solving complex production challenges, and helping to eliminate part flow blockers. Rather than simply supporting products, this engineer leads process innovation enabling rapid iteration, increasing production efficiency, and helping scale capabilities to meet program demands. The Role As the Senior Advance Manufacturing engineer, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of day-to-day operations for machining, automated assembly, automated anodize, inspection, & cleaning work centers. You'll be one of the primary technical resources supporting these areas with troubleshooting production issues, refining the processes, and enabling scalability through smart programming, tooling/fixturing, documentation, and workflow improvements. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to delivering high-precision, high-reliability hardware across automotive, aerospace, and defense programs. The ideal candidate is well versed in aerospace production environment and has direct experience with supporting the production floor, DFM, machining, assembly, coating, metrology, & thrives on solving complex shop floor problems, and brings a strong process mindset to drive quality, speed, and consistency. Key Responsibilities Operations Support - Own daily production execution, working directly with production floor to resolve issues, and ensure steady throughput. - Develop and implement best practices, processes, strategies, and calibration procedures to improve operational capacity. - Monitor utilization and WIP flow through the work centers, help push/pull work as needed to maintain alignment with production targets. Technical Execution - Act as the technical bridge between design/manufacturing engineering and production teams. - Lead development, execution, and continuous improvement of machining, automated assembly, automated anodize, inspection, and cleaning work centers. - Collaborate on programming for 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis CNC mills using Siemens NX CAM software. - Provide feedback using advanced understanding of GD&T, tooling, feeds/speeds, and fixturing. - Introduce standardized strategies, programming conventions, and setup documentation to improve consistency and reduce cycle time. - Leverage metrology and inspection expertise to drive quality assurance in production. Process Development & Scalability - Help lead efforts to integrate new machines, equipment, tools, and fixturing into production; support commissioning. - Co-drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) conversations with Manufacturing engineering to improve part manufacturability and reduce complexity at the machine. - Develop and implement innovative fixturing strategies tailored for complex additive manufactured geometries. - Support integration of automated machining technologies to enhance scalability and precision. Continuous Improvement & Documentation - Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and root causes of scrap or delays; implement corrective actions and process improvements. - Create and maintain detailed documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability across shifts and teams. - Collaborate with software and data teams to integrate production metrics and feedback loops into real-time dashboards and planning systems. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience - 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industries - Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, coatings, and inspection/quality - Direct experience with machining, additive manufacturing, coatings, and inspection/quality - Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) - Advanced knowledge of CNC machining, structure assembly, GD&T, tooling, and metrology - Experience evaluating, selecting and commissioning machines to meet manufacturing capabilities - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams - Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering - Experience with robotic machining systems and calibration methodologies - Experience with manufacturing automation in automotive or aerospace environments Work Environment - This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor - Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing - Position may require occasional travel, long hours or weekend work Compensation - Senior Engineer / E05: $122,400 - $168,300 - Pay Range: $91,800—$168,300 USD What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary incentive bonus opportunities - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown - Paid parental leave - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage - Learning and development reimbursement opportunities - Collaborative and high-performing work environment Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic. In order to adjust to changes in business needs, duties and responsibilities may be modified or reassigned as needed. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States after completion of Form I-9. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment pursuant to applicable regulations.

🏢 Summary: Senior-level role leading the development and production of high-performance embedded hardware platforms for ADAS/AD and infotainment systems within automotive HPC environments. The position focuses on defining hardware architectures, ensuring functional safety and cybersecurity compliance, and driving products from concept to mass production. It involves cross-functional collaboration and technical leadership within a global automotive ecosystem. 🗂️ Requirements: 12+ years of HPC hardware development experience in embedded environments, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, Deep knowledge of HPC hardware architecture and development processes, Experience introducing embedded hardware platforms into mass production, Strong understanding of automotive EE architectures and development processes, Experience designing embedded high-performance computer systems including system topologies and interfaces, Knowledge of ISO26262 functional safety concepts and hardware implementation, Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems, Understanding of embedded system software/hardware architecture and RTOS, Experience working with semiconductor vendors and automotive suppliers, Willingness to travel worldwide 📃 Skills: HPC, ADAS, Infotainment, Embedded, ISO26262, Cybersecurity, RTOS, C, C++, Java, HTML5 🏢 Description: Role Summary: In the role of Principal Hardware Engineer, you will define, develop and deliver production hardware in embedded environment for high performance computing platform for VW Group in order to create in-house development expertise for connected infotainment and ADAS/AD system. The position will be a member of the senior technical team and interfaces with multiple stakeholders of VW Group's technical team members. This position investigates and develops new computer HW architectures for HPC connected systems. Role Responsibilities: Product Development Lead the development of different HW modules of ADAS/AD and Infotainment (ICP) HPCs Lead the development, launch and production of ADAS/AD and ICP HPCs, overseeing all steps of the process and working closely with product/design/contract manufacturers. Contribute to specification and design of compute boards for automotive systems. Work with internal customers to understand and specify application requirements and deliverables, including safety and security Work with component suppliers to select and support hardware solutions. Supports in investigating scalable architecture alternatives and development paths for ADAS/AD and ICP Hardware platforms. Contribute to establish Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements while developing EE hardware platform. Leads to HW implementation of Cyber Security and Functional Safety requirements while developing EE hardware platform. Support in recruiting and building a high-performing team of engineers to deliver high performance, high volume, low cost, automotive systems. Innovation and Collaboration Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to hardware platform development Collaborate with team members in the U.S. and abroad Provide technical guidance to team, foster a culture of collaboration and innovative ideas to solve problems. Mentor, motivate and guide the career development of young engineers Work closely with software, hardware, and mechanical teams to bridge technical gaps, contribute insights, and facilitate effective communication General Skills: Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written Attention to details Being adaptable and open to learning new tools, methodologies, and technologies Analytical and conceptual thinking Experience in developing strategies for R&D Integration - joining people, processes, or systems Strategic/visionary minded Strong problem-solving skills and motivation to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment Ability to work cross-functionally and multi-tasking Required Skills: Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation, and communication skills. Deep knowledge of HPC HW architecture and hardware development processes. Understanding of Hardware platform development and corresponding software. Experienced with introduction into mass production of the same. Deep understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes. Deep understanding in defining and designing hardware for embedded high performance computer systems including definition of system topologies, components and its interfaces. Understanding of functional safety (ISO26262) concept and implementation of same in HW design. Knowledge of connected HPC hardware components and its peripherals Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication systems. Knowledge of embedded system software/hardware architecture, real-time operating systems. Experienced to establish a professional network within the ecosystem of automotive suppliers, and technology companies such as: Computer system technology companies; Semiconductor vendors; Start-up companies. Desired Skills: Experience with Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems Infotainment and Driver Assistance Systems Consumer electronics HW design architecture Rapid SW environment for prototyping and validation Connected navigation and driver assistance system technologies User-interface architecture for mobile and automotive systems Programming languages C, C++, Java, HTML5, and script languages Years of Relevant Experience: 12+ years of HPC hardware development experience in embedded environment Required Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Desired Education: Science, or a related field Work Flexibility: Travel to worldwide locations required Compensation Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, California, the salary range for this position is $194,670 - $282,735. Provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. A unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees is also offered. Equal Opportunity Employer statement and export control compliance information apply.