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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 1 month ago

Metal Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $228K/yr

2+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to addressing critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. The Metal Additive Manufacturing Engineer will develop new materials and methods to produce qualified hardware, supporting various NASA missions and national security initiatives.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the operation of the metal AM printers at APL

Utilize your fundamental understanding of how the 3D printers work to develop new materials, optimize material properties for unique applications, and develop innovative processes that enable entirely new capabilities in AM

Complete build preparation tasks with proficiency in parametric CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, etc.), and .stl file editing and build preparation software (e.g., Materialise Magics, EOS Print, QuantAM, etc.)

Develop unique additive-enabled designs using sophisticated software for lattice generation and topology optimization

Utilize AM process simulation tools to identify part geometry at risk for distortion and/or build failure and implement improvements in build orientation and support structure design to minimize build risk

Implement Quality Control measures in research and functional prototyping environment

Detail AM procedures and implement traceability measures for projects requiring qualification

Serve as a domain expert within APL to raise awareness of additive manufacturing activities and vision at APL

Qualification

Metal Additive Manufacturing3D Printing OperationParametric CAD SoftwareStatistical SoftwareTechnical WritingQuality ControlDesign of ExperimentsLattice GenerationTopology Optimization

Required

Have a BS degree or higher in a related engineering or science field

2+ years experience with Metal Additive Manufacturing engineering

Have experience running metal AM machines (selective laser melting or directed energy deposition) in an industrial setting

Have a high level of proficiency with at least two of the following software tools: parametric CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO, NX), .stl editing software (e.g., Magics, Netfabb, Meshmixer), or build preparation software (e.g., EOSPrint, QuantAM)

Experience carrying out design of experiments using statistical software such as JMP, DesignExpert, or minitab

Technical writing experience authoring and/or being a primary contributor to technical proposal and reports

Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Have experience producing qualified hardware using metal AM, such as following the NASA standard for additive manufacturing spaceflight hardware

Have experience designing additive enabled parts using sophisticated lattice generation and topology optimization software tools such as nTopology, Ansys, and Dessault Systems

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees