Freeform · 2 weeks ago
Senior Simulation Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expFreeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. As a Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing physics-based, data-driven models to enable high quality, fully automated metal 3D printing factory capabilities.
3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Develop high-performance numerical solvers for simulating the physics of advanced metal 3D printing systems
Implement numerical simulation models for real-time or near-real-time performance on HPC or GPU platforms
Work with software engineers to build and deploy physics-based and data-driven models of the laser powder bed fusion process
Work with software engineers to integrate low-level solvers into simulation pipelines and interface with hardware systems
Guide the integration of computational geometry and meshing techniques to support large-scale, physics-driven simulations
Architect simulation modules for execution on specialized compute hardware including FPGAs and GPUs
Contribute to the development of model-predictive control strategies alongside control engineers
Generate and maintain documentation for all algorithms, solvers, and integrated system
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of professional experience developing custom simulation solvers with a bachelor's degree, 2+ years of professional experience with a master's degree, or a PhD in one of the above fields in lieu of industry experience
Demonstrated experience writing low-level numerical solvers for physical simulations
Strong programming skills in C, C++, or CUDA
Experience developing simulations in a high-performance compute environment (i.e. running on GPUs)
Academic or professional familiarity with solid mechanics, continuum mechanics, or other physical modeling domains
Preferred
MS or PhD in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Experience with real-time or near-real-time simulations on GPU or parallel computing platforms
Experience with direct numerical simulation (DNS) models
Familiarity with solid mechanics, continuum mechanics, or other physical modeling domains
Experience with thermo-elastic or thermo-elastoplastic modeling
Familiarity with computational geometry and meshing techniques
Experience with data-driven modeling techniques and hybrid physics/data simulation methods
Familiarity with optimization techniques and control theory
Experience with 2D and 3D meshing libraries and tools
Creative problem solver with a strong foundation in first-principles thinking and numerical analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
Company
Freeform
Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$117.88MKey Investors
Two Sigma Ventures
2026-01-07Series Unknown· $58.88M
2024-10-22Series Unknown· $14M
2023-02-01Series Unknown· $45M
Leadership Team
Erik Palitsch
CEO / Co-Founder
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