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Freeform · 4 months ago

Mechanical Engineer (New Grad Summer 2026)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$90K/yr - $95K/yr

Freeformfuturecorp is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will own projects from concept through deployment, working on complex mechanical assemblies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate subsystems into a production-ready platform.

3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Act as a responsible engineer in bringing hardware from concept to production

Work with senior engineers to research, develop, design, and test complex mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems

Perform tolerance analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level

Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems

Work hands-on to build, integrate, and validate designs and newly developed systems and/or subsystems

Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and manufacturability

Qualification

Mechanical engineering fundamentalsFull life-cycle hardware designMotion controlKinematicsFluidThermal systems designElectromechanical systemsCommunicatorHands-on problem-solvingWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college

Hands on design experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket club, robotics club, or similar

Full life-cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing

Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems

Preferred

Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Knowledge of motion control and kinematics

Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems

Working knowledge of electromechanical systems

Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing

Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly (comfortable building the plane as we fly it)

Strong communicator who collaborates across disciplines and proactively seeks support when needed

Willing to take ownership of tasks big and small, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset

Strong work ethic with a refuse to fail mindset

Demonstrated indicators of excellence and/or achieving success against adversity (i.e. top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first-generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement)