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 Show more Numbers & Facts Location Broomfield, 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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