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.
Freeform is hiring a Senior Design Engineer focused on aerospace & defense hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical senior engineering role responsible for rethinking how aerospace and defense 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 own complex design challenges end-to-end, working hands-on with some of the most complex hardware in the industry, and serve as a technical authority on where Freeform's platform unlocks performance regimes, architectures, and geometries that were previously impractical or impossible.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced mechanical or aerospace engineer with deep intuition for part design, a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do, and a track record of leading technical work on complex hardware programs. They understand aerospace and defense systems at a component and systems level, can independently drive and mentor others on 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 aerospace and defense industries.
Responsibilities:Drive part design and redesign across a broad range of aerospace and defense hardware, including: Propulsion systems Heat exchangers and thermal management hardware Valves and fluid systems Turbomachinery components Combustion devices Lightweight structural components and assemblies Develop and own deep component-level understanding of requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within aerospace and defense programs Lead first-principles part redesigns, identifying where additive manufacturing enables new geometries, consolidated assemblies, improved performance, or reduced cost and lead time Define and evaluate design concepts with expert command of materials, tolerances, thermal and structural behavior, and production considerations Serve as a senior technical resource - independently resolving advanced questions related to design tradeoffs, process capabilities, qualification pathways, and production scalability, and helping guide less experienced engineers Partner closely with internal engineering and operations teams to drive feasibility, refine concepts, and own execution outcomes Lead technical engagements with customer engineering teams to understand application requirements, present design solutions, and establish deep technical credibility at a senior level Identify, scope, and champion new application spaces where Freeform's technology can deliver step-change improvements over conventional manufacturing Shape Freeform's product, process, and technology roadmap through field-informed technical leadership and strategic input
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 5+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within aerospace, defense, or a closely related high-performance industry Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware programs from concept through qualification and production Experience designing or analyzing propulsion systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, turbomachinery, or high-performance structural components Deep systems-level understanding of complex mechanical hardware and how components function within larger assemblies
Nice to Have:10+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within aerospace, defense, or a closely related high-performance industry 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 mentoring engineers and providing technical direction on hardware development programs 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 $150,000-$200,000. 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 Senior Design Engineer focused on advanced energy hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical senior 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 own complex design challenges end-to-end, working hands-on with some of the most complex hardware in the industry, and serve as a technical authority on where Freeform's platform unlocks performance regimes, architectures, and geometries that were previously impractical or impossible.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced mechanical or energy systems engineer with deep intuition for part design, a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do, and a track record of leading technical work on complex hardware programs. They understand various advanced energy systems at a component and systems level, can independently drive and mentor others on 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 hardware, 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 and own deep component-level understanding of requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within energy generation, transmission, and storage programs Lead first-principles part redesigns, identifying where additive manufacturing enables new geometries, consolidated assemblies, improved performance, or reduced cost and lead time Define and evaluate design concepts with expert command of materials, tolerances, thermal and structural behavior, and production considerations Serve as a senior technical resource, independently resolving advanced questions related to design tradeoffs, process capabilities, qualification pathways, and production scalability, and helping guide less experienced engineers Partner closely with internal engineering and operations teams to drive feasibility, refine concepts, and own execution outcomes Lead technical engagements with customer engineering teams to understand application requirements, present design solutions, and establish deep technical credibility at a senior level Identify, scope, and champion new application spaces where Freeform's technology can deliver step-change improvements over conventional manufacturing Shape Freeform's product, process, and technology roadmap through field-informed technical leadership and strategic input
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 Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware programs from concept through qualification and production Experience designing or analyzing turbomachinery, thermal systems, fluid systems, pressure-bearing hardware, or high-performance structural components Deep systems-level understanding of complex mechanical hardware and how components function within larger assemblies
Nice to Have:10+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, renewable energy, or a closely related advanced energy industry 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 mentoring engineers and providing technical direction on hardware development programs 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 $150,000-$200,000. 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 Senior Design Engineer focused on semiconductor hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical senior engineering role responsible for rethinking how semiconductor machinery 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 own complex design challenges end-to-end, working hands-on with some of the most precise and demanding hardware in the industry, and serve as a technical authority on where Freeform's platform unlocks performance regimes, architectures, and geometries that were previously impractical or impossible.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced mechanical engineer with deep intuition for part design, an intimate understanding of semiconductor fabrication machinery and equipment, and a track record of leading technical work on complex hardware programs. They understand semiconductor hardware at a component and systems level, can independently drive and mentor others on manufacturability, materials, tolerances, 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 serve as a senior technical voice engaging directly with some of the most sophisticated semiconductor engineering teams in the industry
Responsibilities:Drive part design and redesign across a broad range of semiconductor machinery hardware, including: Wafer handling, robotic end-effectors, and vacuum-compatible armatures Thermal management hardware and high-precision cold plates Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chambers and internal components Gas delivery manifolds and high-purity fluid systems Lithography tool structural components and precision optics mounts Pedestals and showerhead assemblies for deposition tools Develop and own deep component-level understanding of requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within semiconductor fabrication equipment Lead first-principles part redesigns, identifying where additive manufacturing enables new geometries, consolidated assemblies, improved performance, or reduced cost and lead time Define and evaluate design concepts with expert command of materials, tolerances, thermal and structural behavior, and production considerations Serve as a senior technical resource - independently resolving advanced questions related to design tradeoffs, process capabilities, qualification pathways, and production scalability, and helping guide less experienced engineers Partner closely with internal engineering and operations teams to drive feasibility, refine concepts, and own execution outcomes Lead technical engagements with customer engineering teams to understand application requirements, present design solutions, and establish deep technical credibility at a senior level Identify, scope, and champion new application spaces where Freeform's technology can deliver step-change improvements over conventional manufacturing Shape Freeform's product, process, and technology roadmap through field-informed technical leadership and strategic input
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related technical discipline 5+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within the semiconductor equipment or fabrication industry Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware programs from concept through qualification and production Expert intuition for part design, design-for-manufacturing, and how component geometry relates to performance and producibility Deep systems-level understanding of semiconductor fabrication hardware and how components interact within larger assemblies
Nice to Have:10+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within the semiconductor equipment or fabrication industry Experience designing or analyzing wafer handling systems, vacuum hardware, thermal management components, fluid delivery systems, or precision structural assemblies Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, casting, forging, or advanced machining Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical direction on hardware development programs Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Strong first-principles reasoning and comfort driving decisions in ambiguous, fast-moving environments Strategic thinker with an instinct for where emerging 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 $150,000-$200,000. 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.
Freeform is hiring a Design Engineer focused on aerospace & defense hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical engineering role responsible for rethinking how aerospace and defense 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 aerospace engineer with a deep intuition for part design and a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do. They understand aerospace and defense 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 aerospace and defense industries.
Responsibilities:Drive part design and redesign across a broad range of aerospace and defense applications, including: Propulsion systems Heat exchangers and thermal management hardware Valves and fluid systems Turbomachinery components Combustion devices Lightweight structural components and assemblies Develop a deep understanding of component-level requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within aerospace and defense 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 or aerospace engineering 3+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within aerospace, defense, or a closely related high-performance industry Experience designing or analyzing propulsion systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, turbomachinery, 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 FPGA Engineer at Freeform, you will architect and lead development of our next-generation compute platform, a distributed system of hundreds of FPGAs orchestrating many dozens of high-power lasers in real time. This is not a standard FPGA role. You will be pushing the boundaries of what's physically possible with reconfigurable compute: processing hundreds of thousands of frames per second through a real-time ML inference pipeline, with latency budgets that leave no margin for error. You will leverage cutting-edge silicon including the Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC, and tightly couple FPGA fabric with state-of-the-art GPUs to build one of the most demanding heterogeneous computing platforms in existence.
We are pioneering the use of FPGAs for real-time machine learning in an industrial manufacturing context, a space where almost no prior art exists. This is core IP work at the frontier of what FPGA-based computing can do, and it sits at the heart of what makes Freeform's technology unlike anything else in the world.
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 a massively parallel, ultra-low latency FPGA pipeline capable of processing hundreds of thousands of frames per second across a fleet of hundreds of FPGAs Lead cross-disciplinary engineering efforts spanning software, electrical, and process engineering to co-develop and continuously advance FPGA capabilities at the system level Design and implement real-time ML inference capability directly on FPGA fabric, one of the most demanding and least-explored frontiers in reconfigurable computing Develop novel RTL components and IP blocks that push the limits of timing closure, resource utilization, and deterministic latency Implement high-performance signal processing algorithms on FPGA, including custom arithmetic, filtering, and feature extraction at line rate Design deterministic, microsecond-precision controllers for high-power laser systems operating under strict real-time constraints
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field 15+ years of FPGA development experience in SystemVerilog or VHDL Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado/Vitis toolchain development environment Experience with high-speed IO, board bring up, and similar hardware-centric FPGA development domains
Nice to Have:Master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field Experience with image processing or DSP Experience with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC Experience with embedded software development including embedded Linux and System on Chip (SoC)-based architectures Experience implementing math/advanced computations on FPGAs Experience with heterogeneous computing platforms and high-speed data acquisition systems Familiarity with C/C++ or other high-level programming languages Excellent verbal and written communication skills Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems
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 $250,000-$350,000/year. 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.
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Freeform is hiring a Design Engineer focused on semiconductor hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical engineering role responsible for rethinking how semiconductor machinery 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 precise and demanding 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 engineer with a deep intuition for part design and an intimate understanding of semiconductor fabrication machinery and equipment. They understand semiconductor hardware at a component and systems level, can independently reason about manufacturability, materials, tolerances, 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 semiconductor engineering teams in the industry.
Responsibilities:Drive part design and redesign across a broad range of semiconductor fabrication applications, including: Wafer handling, robotic end-effectors, and vacuum-compatible armatures Thermal management hardware and high-precision cold plates Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chambers and internal components Gas delivery manifolds and high-purity fluid systems Lithography tool structural components and precision optics mounts Pedestals and showerhead assemblies for deposition tools Develop a deep understanding of component-level requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within semiconductor fabrication equipment 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 the semiconductor equipment or fabrication industry Strong intuition for part design, design-for-manufacturing, and how component geometry relates to performance and producibility Systems-level understanding of complex semiconductor fabrication hardware and how components function within larger assemblies
Nice to Have:Experience designing or analyzing wafer handling systems, vacuum hardware, thermal management components, fluid delivery systems, or precision structural assemblies Familiarity with metal manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, casting, forging, or advanced machining 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 Manufacturing Engineer at Freeform, you will take on one of the defining engineering challenges in advanced manufacturing: scaling the post-processing of complex metal additive parts from early-stage operations to true production volume. The gap between "it works" and "it works at scale, repeatably, and economically" is where this role lives.
Freeform has built what others are still trying to figure out - a fully autonomous, software-defined metal parts factory - and post-processing is the critical path to getting there. You'll be architecting systems and processes capable of handling extraordinary part complexity, material diversity, and production throughput simultaneously, while maintaining the agility that lets our R&D engine keep pushing the frontier.
This is a greenfield engineering problem at massive scale, not an optimization exercise. You'll need to think in systems, move fast without creating brittleness, and make pragmatic tradeoffs that compound in the right direction over time. The work will touch every function in the company and your decisions will directly shape what Freeform can build, for whom, and how fast.
If you've thrived in high-velocity hardware environments where the processes didn't exist yet and the stakes were real, this role was built for you.
Responsibilities:Work closely with engineers to design and implement scalable manufacturing processes for new hardware and printed parts Support part flow through the factory by improving fixturing, test procedures, and post-processing steps Develop lightweight documentation and process standards to support scaling production without slowing engineering iteration Build and iterate on tooling, jigs, and test setups to support reliable, high-throughput production Help identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in how parts, materials, and data move through the factory, and work with cross-functional teams to improve them Support early production of high-performance printed parts, helping bridge the gap between R&D and high-rate manufacturing
Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related engineering field Internship or professional experience in manufacturing, development engineering, or build engineering Experience working with hand tools, machinery, or complex hardware assembly
Nice to Have:2+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing or production engineering role Experience with manufacturing process development in a fast-paced hardware environment Understanding of GD&T and/or how to read drawings Experience with metal additive manufacturing or precision post-processing Exposure to fixturing, DFM, or process validation Familiarity with MRP/ERP tools and production tracking systems Ability to translate high-level engineering goals into practical factory processes
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.
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) 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 $90,000-$130,000. 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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As a Lead/Staff 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 scalably Drive electrical architecture, product requirements, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, product management, productization, manufacturing, and testChallenge 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 discipline10+ 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-$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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