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HRL Laboratories

Materials Engineer: Metal Additive Manufacturing

Malibu, CA$81.1k–$98.9kregularmidAdded yesterday

About this role

HRL Laboratories seeks a Materials Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing metal additive manufacturing processes for aerospace applications on an America Makes funded project. You'll operate laser powder bed fusion systems, design and fabricate prototype components, characterize materials using advanced techniques, and contribute to cutting-edge structural and functional materials research.

What you'll do

  • Operate laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printers and additive manufacturing equipment
  • Design, model in CAD, and fabricate prototype components using additive and conventional machining techniques
  • Characterize 3D printed materials through pycnometry, X-ray computed tomography, metallography, and microscopy
  • Conduct mechanical testing to evaluate tensile strength, fatigue life, and other material properties
  • Coordinate with external vendors for specialized testing and analyses
  • Document findings and present results in technical reports and presentations

What they're looking for

  • Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) equipment operation
  • CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent)
  • Metallography and material characterization techniques
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy
  • Mechanical testing and failure analysis
  • Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica programming
  • Experimental design and scientific methodology
  • Technical writing and data presentation

Benefits

  • Work on high-profile, federally funded aerospace projects
  • Access to advanced materials characterization and testing equipment
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunity for professional growth in additive manufacturing field
  • Ownership by Boeing and GM with mission-driven focus
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HRL Laboratories

HRL Laboratories develops advanced sensors, actuators, and hardware systems for aerospace, defense, and quantum computing applications, leveraging expertise in MEMS microfabrication, electro-mechanical design, and mixed-signal electronics. The company is hiring process engineers, mechanical designers, and hardware engineers to scale innovative technologies from research prototypes into production-ready systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your hands-on experience with additive manufacturing equipment—what systems have you operated and what challenges did you encounter?
  • Walk us through a recent experiment where you designed and executed a characterization study; how did you analyze and present your findings?
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