July 2, 2026

Senior Machine Control Software Engineer

Senior • On-site

163,272 - 224,496 USD/yr

Torrance, CA

Divergent is redefining industrial manufacturing through software-driven production, additive manufacturing, and automated assembly systems. The proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines advanced engineering, robotics, and metal additive manufacturing to build complex structures faster, lighter, and more efficiently than traditional methods.

Purpose

We are seeking a Senior Machine Control Software Engineer to help develop the real-time software systems powering next-generation metal 3D printing platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create highly reliable machine control solutions that directly impact production performance and print quality.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-world hardware integration, high-performance software architecture, and intelligent automation in a fast-paced R&D and production environment.

The Role

  • Design and develop real-time machine control software for proprietary industrial 3D printing systems
  • Build robust multithreaded applications in modern C++ for motion control, automation, and machine orchestration
  • Develop and maintain operator-facing GUI applications for machine monitoring, diagnostics, and control
  • Create simulation and modeling tools to validate machine behavior, optimize performance, and improve system reliability
  • Design calibration routines, fault detection logic, and automated maintenance workflows to maximize print consistency and uptime
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to integrate software with complex mechatronic systems
  • Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts on production hardware
  • Contribute to software architecture, code quality standards, CI/CD workflows, and engineering best practices

Basic Qualifications

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer)
  • Experience developing multithreaded and/or real-time software applications
  • Experience with Git or similar version control systems
  • Familiarity with build systems and tooling such as CMake
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing GUI applications using Qt
  • Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision frameworks
  • Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or test tooling
  • Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or control systems
  • Understanding of real-time systems, motion control, or digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Experience integrating software with electromechanical hardware systems
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or Simscape for modeling and simulation
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows, particularly using GitHub Actions
  • Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or high-performance engineering environments

Work Environment

  • Onsite

Compensation

  • E05 / Senior: $141,380 - $194,390
  • E06 / Staff: $163,270 - $224,500

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
  • Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives
  • 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 protected characteristics.

E-Verify

The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.

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The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing technologies. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or Associate’s degree with equivalent maintenance technician experience, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology, Automation and machine control troubleshooting experience, Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair experience, Hands-on ability to work with additive manufacturing systems in a factory environment, Ability to use hand tools and test equipment, Ability to interpret schematics, Strong technical documentation and communication skills, Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 📃 Skills: PLC, Automation, Additive, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Calibration, Troubleshooting, Schematics, AS9100, IATF16949, SLM, EOS, RenAM, Velo3D 🏢 Description: Schedule: This is a 4x10 shift schedule. Shifts Available: - Sun - Wed 1st shift (5am - 4pm) - Wed - Sat 1st shift (5am - 4pm) Purpose Divergent is on the lookout for an adept and driven Service Specialist dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of current and forthcoming Additive Manufacturing (AM) equipment. The role supports advanced aerospace and automotive manufacturing operations. The Role - Maintain, enhance, and operate metal powder bed fusion additive manufacturing machines, ensuring optimal part quality, machine uptime, and production throughput. - Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment. - Perform unplanned mechanical and electro-optical repairs, machine optimizations, and intra-facility equipment relocations. - Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, document root causes, and implement corrective actions. - Execute optical and mechanical calibration procedures. - Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues to minimize downtime. - Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for automated systems. - Communicate machine status and repair timelines. - Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance requirements. - Utilize precision measuring instruments to ensure repair accuracy. - Interpret schematics for troubleshooting. - Adhere to safety protocols. - Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives including AS9100 and IATF 16949. - Assist in developing training programs, work instructions, and standard operating procedures. - Provide guidance to team members on machine maintenance tasks. - Perform additional duties as required. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls. - Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or Associate’s degree with equivalent maintenance technician experience. - Automation and machine control troubleshooting experience. - Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair experience. - Hands-on interest and ability to work with additive manufacturing systems in a factory environment. - Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Ability to troubleshoot systems and processes autonomously. - Ability to use hand tools and test equipment. - Strong verbal and written technical communication skills. - Ability to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with additive manufacturing equipment such as SLM Solutions, EOS, RenAM, or Velo3D. Work Environment - Frequent work in a factory environment to access and repair machinery. - Ability to walk, kneel, reach, climb, and operate machinery. - Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Compensation - Specialist 4 / S04: $48.15 - $66.21 - Specialist 5 / S05: $55.61 - $76.46 Veterans and candidates with technical backgrounds in aviation, aerospace, maintenance, robotics, electronics, machining, or industrial operations are encouraged to apply. What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown. - Paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits. - 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Technology

Divergent 3D

Strategic Finance Lead/ Senior Associate

Senior

On-site

Irvine, CA

126,156 - 173,472 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Strategic Finance Lead/Senior role focused on enterprise financial modeling, scenario analysis, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making in a high-growth manufacturing and technology environment. The position partners closely with executive leadership to drive long-term planning, operational performance analysis, and investment strategy. The role also supports board and investor-related activities while developing scalable financial planning frameworks. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years in corporate finance, strategic planning, investment banking, or management consulting, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related quantitative field, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology, Advanced financial modeling expertise, Experience translating operational data into financial analysis, Strong executive-level communication skills, Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and competing priorities, Experience influencing strategic decisions through data-driven analysis, Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments 📃 Skills: Finance, Modeling, Forecasting, FP&A, Oracle, Datarails, Analytics, Manufacturing, Planning, Economics 🏢 Description: Divergent is looking for a highly motivated Strategic Finance (Lead/Senior) professional to join the Finance team. In this role, you'll help maximize long-term value by forecasting, analyzing, and influencing performance and growth. This role reports to the Senior Director, Corporate Finance and will have high exposure to the CFO and leaders across the company. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate financial strategy into operational execution. This role will also help shape long-term business planning, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making across the company. The Role - Lead the development and evolution of the company's financial model, integrating commercial, operational, manufacturing, and capital investment assumptions into a cohesive enterprise outlook - Develop enterprise-level scenario analyses that evaluate growth strategies, manufacturing capacity investments, financing alternatives, and major business initiatives - Maintain detailed KPI and financial models tied to manufacturing performance (e.g. production cost, scrap, labor efficiency, machine utilization) and partner with the business to identify levers for margin optimization - Partner directly with executive leadership to identify strategic risks and opportunities, evaluate business model assumptions, and develop recommendations that improve long-term financial performance - Provide financial insights and recommendations that influence company strategy, resource allocation, and investment decisions - Assist with board materials, diligence requests, and other investor-facing presentations - Partner with FP&A and cross-functional leaders to drive alignment between long-term strategic objectives, annual operating plans, and capital allocation priorities - Establish scalable planning methodologies, decision frameworks, and financial performance metrics that improve organizational decision-making as the business grows - Serve as the finance lead on high-priority strategic initiatives, including manufacturing scale-up efforts, facility expansions, major capital investments, and new business opportunities Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls - 7+ years in prior fast-paced, analytical roles (corporate finance, strategic planning, investment banking, management consulting) - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related quantitative field - Elite financial modeling skills - Exceptional communication skills and ability to convey financial insights to executives and non-technical audiences - Comfort turning ambiguity into structure and defensible assumptions to solve complex problems - Familiarity working across cross-functional teams to translate operational data into financial impact - Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decisions through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations - Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving senior stakeholders and competing business priorities - Ability to drive projects to completion independently and manage deadlines under pressure Preferred Qualifications - Experience analyzing complete, multi-stage manufacturing process or another capital-intensive and operationally complex business - Familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense GTM cycle, including program-based pricing, contracting structures, and the stakeholder landscape - Familiarity with ERPs and financial planning tools such as Oracle and Datarails, or similar systems - Experience supporting board, investor, fundraising, or executive strategic planning activities - Experience building long-range planning, capital allocation, and enterprise scenario modeling frameworks in a high-growth manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial technology environment Work Environment - This position will be based in the Torrance, CA office. Compensation - Strategic Finance Senior Associate (S05): $109,240 - $150,210 - Strategic Finance Lead (S06): $126,160 - $173,470 - Pay Range: $109,240—$173,470 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 - Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives - Collaborative, high-performing, mission-driven work environment Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States after completion of Form I-9. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

Technology

Divergent 3D

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Senior

On-site

Torrance, CA

122,400 - 168,300 USD/yr

🏢 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.

Technology

Divergent 3D

Senior Structural Analyst - Aerospace & Defense

Senior

On-site

Torrance, CA

179,628 - 247,008 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Senior Structural Analyst role focused on finite element modeling and structural analysis for aerospace and automotive vehicle platforms using advanced CAE methodologies. The position involves developing and validating structural models, solving nonlinear multi-physics problems, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize lightweight, manufacturable structures. Candidates will support prototype and production programs while contributing to next-generation manufacturing technologies. 🗂️ Requirements: BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years of aerospace or automotive structural analysis experience, 4+ years of experience with Nastran, Optistruct, ABAQUS, or LS-Dyna, 4+ years of experience in nonlinear, dynamic stiffness, and durability analysis, Experience with nonlinear analysis in crash, adhesive, flutter, vibration, or thermal structural applications, Proficiency with Altair Hypermesh or Beta CAE ANSA, Ability to perform hand calculations for validation, Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, Understanding of linear and nonlinear behavior of composites, adhesives, and metals, Ability to lawfully access export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: Nastran, Optistruct, ABAQUS, LS-Dyna, Hypermesh, ANSA, CAE, FEA, CAD, MIL-STD 🏢 Description: Purpose Divergent is seeking an experienced and motivated analysis engineer to support the next generation of industry-leading vehicle development. We're committed to transforming vehicles' structural systems away from traditional manufacturing by using new materials and new technologies. To do this, we need a forward-looking and innovative engineer who will help shape the future of industrial manufacturing. The Senior Structural Analyst will build and manage FE models of structural components or full system architectures for a variety of vehicle platforms and perform detailed engineering analysis on structural components and systems using CAE programs. This position requires close collaboration with inter-group engineers to understand manufacturing and design capabilities and limitations to ensure proposed design changes can be efficiently produced and assembled. Collaborating successfully in a team environment is essential to ensure cross-functional requirements are met while achieving safety targets. The Role - Build up and analyze FE Models of Node-based vehicle structures for aerospace flight applications or automotive use cases including validation using hand calculations and optimization. - Apply cutting-edge FE/CAE methodology including nonlinear geometry, nonlinear material, implicit and explicit techniques to address complicated multi-physics problems. - Present technical analysis summaries and reports efficiently at meetings and to other engineers. - Create, refine, and execute new technical solutions for aerospace structures to support external customer programs and joint development efforts. - Work collaboratively within the DAPS Product Engineering team and cross-functionally with other disciplines to design and release structures optimized for mass, efficient production, and assembly. - Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction methods, product improvements, and support prototype and production build activities. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to US export controls. - BS or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. - 4+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive structural analysis. - 4+ years of experience in analysis software packages such as Nastran, Optistruct, ABAQUS, and/or LS-Dyna. - 4+ years of experience in nonlinear, dynamic stiffness, and durability analyses of structural components. - In-depth industrial experience in at least one nonlinear analysis area including explicit full vehicle crash analysis, cohesive zone adhesive analysis, flutter analysis, random-vibration test correlation, or nonlinear thermal structural analysis. - Proficient with Altair Hypermesh or Beta CAE ANSA preprocessors. - Ability to utilize hand calculations to supplement analysis results. - Outstanding comprehension of solid mechanics. - Solid understanding of linear and nonlinear behaviors of advanced materials including composites, adhesives, and metals. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage workload under tight schedules. Preferred Qualifications - Material characterization and component or system-level CAE physical test correlation experience. - Experience with automotive full vehicle homologation procedures. - Experience with aerospace load applications and MIL-STDs. - Experience interfacing with engineering, testing, and manufacturing groups. - Experience supporting DoD airworthiness stakeholders such as AFTC or FAA. - Experience supporting structural design and analysis through design, build, and test phases. Work Environment Work is performed in an office environment and may include conference room collaboration and indoor or outdoor observation of physical testing for correlation work. Compensation For this role, candidates may be considered at levels PNG E05 through PNG E07 based on the interview process. - PNG E05: $134,640 - $185,130 - PNG E06: $155,540 - $213,840 - PNG E07: $179,630 - $247,005 - Overall pay range: $100,880 - $247,005 USD What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary performance bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options. - Company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage. - Learning and development reimbursement opportunities. - Collaborative, fast-paced, and mission-driven work environment focused on innovation and manufacturing transformation. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. The company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Additional Information Employees may be asked to support special projects or additional work responsibilities as business needs evolve. The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States and considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable hiring ordinances.