Position Summary:

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists developing new materials and additive manufacturing processes for aerospace applications. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact on a high-profile, America Makes funded project shaping the future of metal additive manufacturing. We are looking for a self-driven engineer interested in learning and advancing within our group.

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

Required Qualifications:
• BA/BS or master's degree in engineering or physical sciences
• 0-3 years of experience
• Understanding of the basic principles of metals and mechanical engineering
• Experience applying the scientific method to plan, conduct, and record experiments
• Experience with organizing, analyzing, and presenting scientific data to support conclusions and recommendations
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of at least one programming language for engineering (Python, MATLAB, Mathematica)
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing equipment and techniques
• Hands-on mechanical characterization experience
• Creative problem solving and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to operate independently

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to work for extended periods while standing or sitting at a computer workstation
• Must be familiar with safe chemical handling practices and common laboratory safety procedures
• Must be sufficiently mobile to work within a laboratory environment

Special Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Range: $81,100 - $98,900

• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits