STRATEGIC FINANCE ASSOCIATE
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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
We are looking for an Associate to join our Strategic Finance team and contribute to the financial infrastructure that drives company-wide decision-making. This is an early-career role with significant ownership and visibility. You will support the financial models that power our planning cycles, assist with M&A and partnership activity, and work alongside leadership as a hands-on analytical contributor. If you are eager to develop deep financial modeling skills in a fast-moving environment and want your work to have direct influence on a company scaling a world-changing technology, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:Own and maintain the company's fully integrated financial model, including three-statement modeling, bottoms-up budget build, and rolling forecasts across all business units Lead monthly and quarterly variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. prior year), translating financial results into clear, executive-ready commentary for leadership and the Board Build and maintain customer and product-level pricing models, including unit economics, contribution margin by segment, and scenario/sensitivity analysis to support commercial decisions Lead financial modeling for M&A opportunities, including target evaluation, DCF/LBO valuation, synergy modeling, accretion/dilution analysis, and post-close integration tracking Own the long-range financial plan (3–5 year), converting strategic initiatives into detailed financial projections with well-documented assumptions and risk sensitivities Support structuring and evaluation of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, including economic modeling, waterfall/return attribution, and term sheet analysis Drive capital allocation frameworks across the business, helping leadership evaluate trade-offs between organic investment, M&A, and balance sheet decisions Prepare board materials, investor reporting, and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership and external stakeholders including venture and growth equity investors Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Engineering to embed financial rigor into business decisions and provide real-time analytical support on strategic initiatives
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or a strategic finance role at a high-growth company Experience with variance analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting in an operating company context
Nice to Have:MBA or advanced degree in finance or business Exceptional financial modeling skills Strong command of Excel; comfortable working with large, complex datasets and building dynamic, assumption-driven models Private equity or growth equity experience, particularly at the portfolio company level Experience working in a manufacturing, deep tech, or hardware-intensive business Experience with financial planning tools (Mosaic, Pigment, Adaptive, or similar) "No job too big or small" mindset — willing to roll up sleeves and build from zero
Location:Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
Why Freeform?We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisionsWe offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technologyBenefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation As an early-stage startup, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $110,000 – $135,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (PROCUREMENT)
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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
This is Freeform's first dedicated supply chain hire, a rare opportunity to build something from scratch. You'll own the full procurement lifecycle, establish our supplier base, and put in place the systems and processes that power our technology development engine. There's real hands-on execution here: quoting, negotiating, closing deals, chasing parts. But you'll also be thinking strategically: which vendor relationships matter long-term, where we're exposed to risk, and how our supply chain needs to evolve as we scale. Ultimately, you'll be a force-multiplier for engineering and finance: the parts, materials, and tools they need, when they need them, without waste.
Responsibilities:Own the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and RFQs to negotiation, PO issuance, and on-time delivery for direct materials, components, and services across all Freeform programs Build and manage our supplier base from the ground up: identify and qualify vendors, run competitive bid processes, negotiate commercial terms, and develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing to support NPI and DFM reviews, weigh in on make-vs-buy decisions, and ensure supply chain requirements are embedded in product development from day one Work with our internal software engineering team develop modules for our homegrown ERP system, creating a scalable, data-driven supply chain infrastructure Hold suppliers accountable on cost, quality, and delivery Build commodity strategies for key categories including machined components, raw materials, electronics/PCBAs, and external fabrication services Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as single-source dependencies, long-lead items, geopolitical exposure and develop contingency plans before they become problems Drive cost reduction through should-cost modeling, competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations; define and track supply chain KPIs and report to leadership Collaborate with finance and legal on contract structures, payment terms, and vendor agreements Lay the foundation for a world-class supply chain org - define the structure, build the playbooks, and eventually hire and develop the team under you
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, supply chain, or operations management 5+ years of supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing-intensive industry (aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, deep tech, or similar) Demonstrated track record of hands-on technical procurement: sourcing machined parts, raw materials, electronics, or complex assemblies Strong negotiation skills with experience closing contracts and managing commercial relationships with both small job shops and large-scale suppliers Experience implementing or operating within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Fishbowl, or similar) and using data to drive procurement decisions
Nice to Have:Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and BOMs; comfortable enough with manufacturing processes to have credible conversations with engineers and vendors Background in or exposure to additive manufacturing, advanced materials, or novel production processes Familiarity with defense or aerospace supply chains, including ITAR considerations and AS9100 quality frameworks Experience with should-cost modeling and TCO analysis to support make-vs-buy and supplier selection decisions Strong data skills: proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for spend analysis; SQL or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) are a plus Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage a high volume of active sourcing efforts across multiple programs simultaneously Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity — you don't need a fully built playbook to be effective
Location:Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
Why Freeform?We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisionsWe offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technologyBenefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation As an early-stage startup, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000 – $150,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessSENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FULL STACK ENTERPRISE)
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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
In this role, you will design and build the core platform that runs Freeform's factories and connects every part of the business from quoting to production to delivery. The system must handle large amounts of data, support many different factory processes, and provide end-to-end traceability from powder-in to finished parts-out. You'll partner with product management to architect and implement solutions, make foundational technical decisions, and work closely with engineers across disciplines to solve real, complex problems with your code.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
Responsibilities:Architect and implement a state-of-the-art enterprise software platform to seamlessly integrate Freeform's business processes from sales to manufacturing Develop applications to track the end-to-end lifecycle of millions of parts across thousands of customers around the world Act as engineer, product owner, and team lead — scoping features, driving pace of schedule, assigning tasks, and delivering results Work cross-functionally with other engineering and operations disciplines to gather requirements and solve problems with your code Design highly scalable and resilient systems to meet Freeform's high bar for quality, reliability, and security Maintain accessibility and integrity of the backend data model to enable easy access for business intelligence users Design and develop intuitive user interfaces with a focus on functionality over aesthetics to increase system usability
Basic Qualifications:Degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or related field 5+ years of professional experience in software development with Python, Go, Java, or similar Experience with backend web frameworks such as Flask or Django Experience with frontend web frameworks such as React or Next.js Experience writing applications which interact with SQL databases and non-relational databases
Nice to Have:10+ years of experience in software development Experience as a team lead, architect, product owner, or similar technical leadership scope Prior experience architecting and implementing a custom ERP, MRP, MES, CRM, e-commerce, logistics, warehouse management, fleet management, or similar complex software system Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to gather and define requirements from technical audiences Comfortable "building the plane as we fly it"
Location:Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
What We Offer:We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology. Benefits Significant stock option packages100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)Life insuranceTraditional and Roth 401(k)Relocation assistance providedPaid vacation, sick leave, and company holidaysGenerous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parentFree daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenetteCasual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$225,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessFreeform 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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
We build our own ERP software, and we need a PM to own it. Freeform is in a period of massive scale: factory throughput is increasing exponentially, customer demand is accelerating across every frontier technology vertical, and the complexity of our operations is growing with it. Our parts have unique lifecycle requirements, including digital traceability from raw material to finished product, end-to-end data integrity, and compliance workflows that no off-the-shelf system is equipped to handle. So we built our own.
This platform is the operating system of our factory floor today, and the backbone of a global factory network shipping millions of products to customers worldwide tomorrow. That means the architecture has to be right: flexible enough to move fast and add immediate value, but built to scale without limits as the business grows. The person in this role will be the product owner of that system, shaping its vision, driving its roadmap, and making the foundational decisions that define how Freeform operates at global scale.
This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor and build something with an audacious vision in front of it. If you want to own a consequential software system, work alongside world-class engineers and operators, and leave a lasting mark on a company scaling world-changing technology, this is the role.
Responsibilities:Formulate product strategy, vision, and roadmaps for our enterprise platform, ensuring we are on the quickest and best path to scale Work with business stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations to identify pain points, derive solutions, and prioritize the highest-ROI work Generate clear, business-grounded requirements documents and translate them into actionable development work for engineering teams Architect solutions with long-term scalability in mind, building systems that add immediate value today and grow without architectural constraint as the business expands globally Present solutions and obtain alignment from a diverse user community in a clear, concise manner Partner closely with software engineers, contributing directly to the codebase using modern AI and developer tooling alongside the engineering team Apply strong project management discipline to set and manage expectations, track delivery, and remove blockers Analyze feature adoption and business impact post-launch, making data-driven corrective actions to ensure initiatives meet success criteria Drive awareness, adoption, and organizational change management around platform capabilities
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree 5+ years of experience as a software product manager Experience working with ERP, MES, PLM, MRP, WMS, QMS, supply chain, or financial systems Fluency with modern AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) and ability to contribute meaningfully to a codebase alongside software engineers
Nice to Have:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or similar technical discipline Experience with manufacturing operations, supply chain workflows, or production environments Experience architecting data models Familiarity with backend web frameworks such as Flask or Django, and frontend frameworks such as React or Next.js, sufficient for informed technical conversations and writing clear requirements Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly, building the plane as we fly it Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority Proven track record of defining, documenting, and deploying process change alongside systems capabilities Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively surfaces blockers and tradeoffs
Location:Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
Why Freeform?We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling world-changing technology. Benefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $250,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact. Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessSOFTWARE ENGINEER (EMBEDDED)
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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
As an Embedded Software Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for contributing to the architecture of critical embedded software systems that enable our advanced metal 3D printing factories to operate fully autonomously at high speeds with precision. This entails developing software solutions for hardware control/autonomy, high speed data acquisition, and custom high-performance compute systems. Projects will vary across the stack, so we expect our engineers to be flexible and always put the mission first.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
Responsibilities:Contribute to the architecture of state-of-the art software for an advanced production-scale metal 3D printing systemDesign and develop the machine instruction interface to the metal 3D printing system hardwareDevelop software to enable the computer vision system, monitor sensor data, perform calibrations, log quality data, and keep track of the health of the printing system over its lifetimeWork with process and control engineers to integrate control algorithms into production softwareWork with FPGA developers to develop high-speed data acquisition softwareCreate software for collection and analysis of process dataDevelop software required to implement production automation solutionsDevelop, unit test, and deploy functional, scalable, robust, and maintainable softwareGenerate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems
Basic Qualifications:Bachelors in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, or related field2+ years of professional, post-graduation experience in software development using C/C++Experience in real-time embedded system design with Linux OS
Nice to Have:Experience working in a high-performance compute environment (FPGAs or GPUs)Experience with PCIe driver development and troubleshootingExperience with RustExperience with high-speed data acquisition and real time closed-loop-control systemsExcellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystemsExperience writing software for industrial automation systems, robotics, or related hardwareCreative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problemsExcellent verbal and written communication skills
Location:Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
What We Offer:We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.Benefits Significant stock option packages100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)Life insuranceTraditional and Roth 401(k)Relocation assistance providedPaid vacation, sick leave, and company holidaysGenerous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parentFree daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenetteCasual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building eventsCompensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $115,000-$145,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessFreeform 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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
Freeform is hiring a Design Engineer focused on advanced energy hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical engineering role responsible for rethinking how energy hardware is conceived, designed, and produced. Not just adapting existing parts for a new process but fundamentally reimagining what's possible when legacy design constraints no longer apply. You will work hands-on with some of the most complex hardware in the industry, identifying where Freeform's platform unlocks performance regimes, architectures, and geometries that were previously impractical or impossible.
The ideal candidate is a strong mechanical or energy systems engineer with a deep intuition for part design and a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do. They understand various advanced energy systems at a component and systems level, can independently reason about manufacturability, materials, and performance tradeoffs, and are excited by the creative challenge of designing parts from first principles. The core draw of this role is the engineering itself - though this person will also engage directly with some of the most sophisticated frontier companies in the energy industry.
Responsibilities:Drive part design and redesign across a broad range of energy applications, including: Turbines and rotating machinery for power generation Heat exchangers and thermal management hardware Valves, manifolds, and fluid handling systems Pressure vessels and high-integrity structural components Burners, combustors, and fuel delivery systems Balance-of-plant components for nuclear, hydrogen, and conventional power systems Develop a deep understanding of component-level requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within energy generation, transmission, and storage programs Rethink part design from first principles - identifying where additive manufacturing enables new geometries, consolidated assemblies, improved performance, or reduced cost and lead time Develop and evaluate design concepts with a strong command of materials, tolerances, thermal and structural behavior, and production considerations Independently answer advanced technical questions related to design tradeoffs, process capabilities, qualification pathways, and production scalability Work closely with internal engineering and operations teams to drive feasibility, refine concepts, and align on execution Engage directly with customer engineering teams to understand application requirements, present design solutions, and build technical credibility Identify and pursue new application spaces where Freeform's technology can deliver step-change improvements over conventional manufacturing Provide field-informed feedback to shape Freeform's product, process, and technology roadmap
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related technical discipline 5+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, renewable energy, or a closely related advanced energy industry Experience designing or analyzing turbomachinery, thermal systems, fluid systems, pressure-bearing hardware, or high-performance structural components Systems-level understanding of complex mechanical hardware and how components function within larger assemblies
Nice to Have:Familiarity with metal 3D printing or design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) concepts Strong intuition for part design, design-for-manufacturing, and how component geometry relates to performance and producibility Experience carrying hardware through development, qualification, and production ramp Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Strong first-principles reasoning and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving problem spaces Strategic thinker with an instinct for where technology can unlock the most value Team player, positive attitude, growth mindset, integrity, accountability, adaptability, entrepreneurial, driven, results-oriented and ethical
Location:Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
What We Offer:We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology. Benefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $120,000-$150,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact. Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessFreeform 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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Freeform, you will play an integral role in the design and development of custom electronics and compute systems that bring our AI-native metal 3D printing factory systems to life. You will solve challenging problems in fields such as high-performance compute, high speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control, autonomous robotic systems, and much more. You will use a first principles approach to solving problems and tackling new areas within electrical engineering that you may not have directly worked on before. The ideal candidate is capable of running projects from cradle to grave, acting as a technical lead, and has the ability to work effectively with other engineering disciplines.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
Responsibilities:Rapidly design, develop and test highly reliable electronics and compute systems that enable complex autonomous systems to perform reliability, repeatedly, and scalable Serve as the senior engineer on the team, driving technical direction, electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, productization, manufacturing, and testingChallenge assumptions and learn new design approachesDrive component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and testHands-on debugging of the unexpected via the use of laboratory test equipment, custom instrumentation, and testing setupsModel and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performanceAct as a technical lead, driving schedule and ensuring a continuous rate of innovation
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline15+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardwareBroad electrical engineering background; well versed in electrical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problemsExperience operating as a technical lead and system owner, responsible for architectural decisions, execution quality, and technical accountability across the full lifecycle
Nice to Have:Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineeringExperience with heterogeneous compute environments, including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems, with the ability to make thoughtful tradeoffs across performance, latency, and system complexity.Experience with sensors, high speed cameras/imaging systems, and similar physical telemetry systemsExperience with embedded microcontroller design and firmwareExperience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and complex electromechanical systemsFamiliarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics
Location:
Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
What We Offer:We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology. Benefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $160,000-$300,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact. Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessFreeform 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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
As a Principal Electrical Engineer at Freeform, you will play an integral role in the design and development of custom electronics and compute systems that bring our AI-native metal 3D printing factory systems to life. You will solve challenging problems in fields such as high-performance compute, high speed communications, embedded hardware, motion control, autonomous robotic systems, and much more. You will use a first principles approach to solving problems and tackling new areas within electrical engineering that you may not have directly worked on before. The ideal candidate is capable of running projects from cradle to grave, acting as a technical lead, and has the ability to work effectively with other engineering disciplines.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
Responsibilities:Rapidly design, develop and test highly reliable electronics and compute systems that enable complex autonomous systems to perform reliability, repeatedly, and scalable Serve as the senior engineer on the team, driving technical direction, electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, productization, manufacturing, and testingChallenge assumptions and learn new design approachesDrive component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and testHands-on debugging of the unexpected via the use of laboratory test equipment, custom instrumentation, and testing setupsModel and simulate circuit designs for analysis and performanceAct as a technical lead, driving schedule and ensuring a continuous rate of innovation
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline15+ years of professional experience designing and delivering complex electrical hardwareBroad electrical engineering background; well versed in electrical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problemsExperience operating as a technical lead and system owner, responsible for architectural decisions, execution quality, and technical accountability across the full lifecycle
Nice to Have:Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in electrical engineeringExperience with heterogeneous compute environments, including FPGA, GPU, and mixed architecture systems, with the ability to make thoughtful tradeoffs across performance, latency, and system complexity.Experience with sensors, high speed cameras/imaging systems, and similar physical telemetry systemsExperience with embedded microcontroller design and firmwareExperience with high-speed data acquisition systems, high-accuracy motion systems, high-speed scanning systems, optomechanical assemblies, and complex electromechanical systemsFamiliarity with industrial automation technologies and robotics
Location:
Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
What We Offer:We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology. Benefits Significant stock option packages 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) Life insurance Traditional and Roth 401(k) Relocation assistance provided Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events Compensation Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $160,000-$300,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact. Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Read LessFreeform 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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
Metal 3D printing at production scale is one of the hardest unsolved problems in manufacturing, and geometry processing sits at the center of it. At Freeform, the geometry pipeline is not a preprocessor that hands off to a printer, but the intelligence that drives the entire machine. Our stack spans GPU-accelerated mesh processing, physics-informed simulation, real-time toolpath generation, and closed-loop geometric feedback during the print itself. NVIDIA invested in Freeform because of it.
In this role, you will own core systems at the intersection of 3D geometry and real-time GPU compute. If you have spent your career making geometry fast and correct, whether in game engines, real-time rendering, visual effects, or simulation, the underlying structure of the problems will feel familiar. What will not feel familiar is the stakes: your geometry runs on machines building real parts out of metal, at a factory-scale that's never been done before. You will work across the full stack, from mathematical geometry representations to the GPU kernels that transform them, alongside engineers who bring the same depth of thinking to every problem.
We look for engineers who have gone deep on hard geometry problems and are ready to do that work where the output is physical.
Responsibilities:Develop GPU-accelerated algorithms for mesh deformation, procedural geometry generation, parallel spatial queries, and volumetric space-filling operations Collaborate with simulation and hardware engineers to integrate physics-based and sensor models into the GPU compute pipelinePartner with data scientists to integrate neural geometry processing and machine learning models for print quality prediction and in-process optimizationDesign and develop the end-to-end print preparation pipeline, from CAD ingestion and mesh repair through GPU-parallelized slicing, adaptive toolpath generation, and hardware handoff, for a production-scale metal 3D printing systemWork with backend software engineers to architect the interface between the geometry processing stack and the metal 3D printing hardware layerBuild production automation solutions across the geometry processing pipeline, including automated defect detection and in-process geometry correctionDevelop integrations with third-party CAD and CAM software APIs, with a focus on robust and maintainable interchange pipelinesWrite production-quality C++ across the geometry stack: performant, well-tested, and built to last in a real manufacturing environmentGenerate and maintain documentation of designed software and integrated systems
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or similar AND 5+ years of software development experience, OR Master's degree in aforementioned fields with 2+ years of experience, OR PhD in aforementioned fields Proficiency with C++ Experience using GPUs for geometry processing
Preferred Skills and Experience:MS or PhD in computer science, computational geometry, applied mathematics, or related field highly preferredFamiliarity with neural geometry processing or learned representations (e.g. neural fields, point cloud networks, diffusion-based mesh generation) Experience interfacing with CAD and CAM software APIs (understanding of CAD import) Experience working with Signed Distance Field (SDF) representations of geometry Experience with spatial data structures and GPU-friendly geometry representations (e.g. BVHs, octrees, tetrahedral meshes, volumetric grids)Experience with cloud-based geometry processing or distributed compute workloads
Location:
Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.
Why Freeform?We are building technology that did not exist five years ago and will define how metal parts are made for the next fifty. The geometry team is at the center of that, and this role is a chance to do the most consequential geometry processing work of your career. We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions. Benefits Significant stock option packages100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)Life insuranceTraditional and Roth 401(k)Relocation assistance providedPaid vacation, sick leave, and company holidaysGenerous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parentFree daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenetteCasual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building eventsCompensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $135,000-$250,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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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, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
As a Materials Lab, General Helper at Freeform, you will play a critical role in the testing and analysis of 3D printed parts and materials for the world's most advanced additive manufacturing systems. You will be trained to perform a variety of sample preparation and testing procedures with extreme attention to detail and critical thinking skills. You will work alongside the senior technician and engineering team to improve testing processes and procedures with a focus on automation and scalability. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment, will be a fast learner with a hunger to grow, and will have a "no job too big or small" mentality.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative individuals who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology.
Responsibilities:Perform metallurgical sample preparation including cutting, grinding, polishing, acid etching, and mountingOperate and maintain testing equipment such as Instrons, surface scanners, and moreContribute to printing operations such as vacuuming powder, removing finished parts from the system and loading fresh build plates Work with the engineering team to collect data and conduct testing, analysis, and review of printed partsPerform data entry and report generationParticipate in process improvement efforts to streamline testing proceduresContribute to installation and commissioning of new machines used for material testing / qualification
Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or GEDPositive attitude, eagerness to learn and grow, and team-oriented attitudeMust be available to work the afternoon/second shift (1:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
Nice to Have:1+ years of professional experience in materials and processing, mechanical testing, semiconductor processing, or chemical processingExperience in metallurgical sample preparationExtreme attention to detail and critical thinking skillsExperience handling and keeping track of a large number of physical parts and the measurements taken on themExperience in operating complex equipmentExperience working with hazardous materialsExperience with data entryAbility to lift and/or move up to 30lbs unassistedAbility to climb ladders and be on your feet for extended periods of timeMust be available and willing to work overtime when needed
Location: We are located in Hawthorne, CA in a 35,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.
What We Offer:We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.Benefits Significant stock option packages100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)Life insuranceTraditional and Roth 401(k)Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidaysGenerous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parentFree daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenetteCasual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building eventsCompensation As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.In addition to the significant stock option package, The pay rate for this role is $20/hour.Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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