Mechatronics and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Executive Recruiting Group
  • Broomfield, Colorado
    27 days ago

    Job Description

    Description

    Role Overview:

    You will design and build the hardware, controls, and software stack required to print energetic materials safely and repeatably. This is a hands-on skunkworks role, part robotics engineer, part controls engineer, part startup builder.​

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design and build a prototype propellant 3D printer (extrusion or hybridsystem)​
    • Develop motion control systems (multi-axis gantry or robotic arm)​
    • Implement extrusion systems for high-viscosity, particle-loaded materials​
    • Write control software (Python/C++/embedded) for: Motion control;Deposition control; Process monitoring​
    • Integrate sensors (pressure, temperature, flow rate, vision systems)​
    • Develop closed-loop control for material flow and deposition quality​
    • Collaborate with chemist to match material properties to hardware capabilities​
    • Ensure system safety for energetic material handling​
    Requirements

    Requirements:

    • B.S./M.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar​
    • 5–12+ years experience in robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing systems​

    Strong experience with:​

    • Motion systems (stepper/servo control)​
    • Embedded systems and control loops​
    • Software development (Python, C++, ROS, or similar)​
    • Experience building custom hardware systems from scratch​

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with Direct Ink Writing (DIW), paste extrusion, or slurry-based AM​
    • Experience with high-viscosity or particle-filled materials​
    • Familiarity with industrial robotics or CNC systems​
    • Experience in hazardous or controlled environments​

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBroomfield, Colorado

    Skills

    • Additive Manufacturingunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Chemistryunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Embedded Systemsunmatched
    • Extrusionunmatched
    • Industrial Roboticsunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Motion Controlunmatched
    • Printersunmatched
    • Prototypingunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Roboticsunmatched
    • Servomechanismunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched

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