Divergent · 2 months ago
Manager, Design Criteria Engineering
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $216K/yr
7+ years expDivergent is a technology company that has developed the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) for manufacturing complex vehicle structures. The Manager of Design Criteria Engineering will define and manage the interface between customer programs and core technology development, ensuring alignment between system-level requirements and platform capabilities across various technologies.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop and institutionalize a structured requirements decomposition framework that links application system-level requirements to platform technology requirements
Create and maintain traceability matrices connecting customer needs → program-level requirements → DAPS (Digital Adaptive Production System) platform capabilities
Partner with Program Managers, Responsible Engineers and Platform Leads to ensure platform development priorities align with the most critical application and customer needs
Author and maintain standardized design criteria framework for major application classes (e.g., automotive chassis and suspension, missile airframes, satellite bus structures), defining performance envelopes, mass targets, and qualification thresholds
Support cross-functional "Technical Vetting" reviews to validate that emerging platform capabilities meet application readiness and timing requirements
Identify and communicate capability gaps, risks, and dependencies between application and platform teams, and coordinate mitigation plans
Support the creation of configuration-controlled, digital requirements management tools (e.g., FlowEngineering, Jama, DOORS) to enable consistent traceability and revision control
Document lessons learned from production programs to continuously refine and evolve platform-level requirements, design constraints, and validation standards
Collaborate with manufacturing, materials, and software engineering teams to codify test data, validation results, and model correlation outcomes into platform baselines
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structures Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Minimum 7 years of experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or platform/product integration within complex mechanical, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of requirements decomposition, validation planning, and interface control across multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to translate customer and program objectives into formalized platform requirements and testable design criteria
Proven record of cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and software organizations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex, multi-domain inputs into actionable frameworks
Preferred
Experience implementing or maintaining requirements management systems (e.g., FlowEngineering, Jama, DOORS, Polarion, Confluence-based structures)
Familiarity with digital twin and MBSE methodologies in high-complexity engineering environments
Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF16949 or similar quality frameworks, and the ability to integrate system-level requirements into compliant documentation
Experience with additive manufacturing, automation systems, or advanced materials development
Strong systems-thinking mindset—comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving structured clarity across technology and program boundaries
Benefits
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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