Systems Engineer (Additive Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Systems Engineer (Metal Additive Manufacturing): Integrating metal AM equipment into automated production systems with an accent on commissioning, qualification, and machine-level reliability. Focus on executing FAT/SAT protocols, defining integration architecture, and implementing hardware and firmware performance upgrades.

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000

Company

hirify.global is building autonomous factories to accelerate the production of critical aerospace and defense components.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end integration of metal AM machines, peripherals, and cell infrastructure into the production system.
• Lead FAT and SAT for all incoming PBF-LB systems and define scalable machine acceptance criteria.
• Develop system requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and integration kits across multiple OEMs.
• Manage reliability engineering programs, including PM strategies, MTBF/MTTR tracking, and structured root cause analysis.
• Implement hardware and firmware modifications to improve build envelope utilization, stability, and throughput.
• Own standard work for machine operation, safety interlocks, and training to ensure readiness for regulated audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing systems engineering or factory-scale integration.
• Deep technical knowledge of metal LPBF machine architecture and key subsystems (optics, motion, gas flow, etc.).
• Experience reading and maintaining P&IDs for process utility systems.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (required for ITAR compliance).
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a related engineering field.
• Experience deploying automation and safety interlocks in production manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing OEM relationships for commissioning across multiple platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Relocation support may be provided based on business need.