Additive Engineering Internship (Fall 2026)

Additive Engineering Internship (Fall 2026) Freeform builds AI‑native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial‑scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. Role Overview As an Additive Engineering Intern at Freeform, you will contribute to the development and scaling of advanced metal 3D printing processes. Your work will include design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) feedback, print file preparation, toolpath automation, part quality analysis, and end‑to‑end process improvement. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers across all stages of print development for high‑volume production, owning cradle‑to‑grave projects that deliver meaningful impact to print factory capabilities or customer workflows. Key Responsibilities Own a cradle‑to‑grave project that delivers meaningful impact to critical print factory capabilities or customer print workflows Support all stages of print development, including DFAM feedback, file preparation, printing, post‑processing, and quality control Analyze in‑situ data and post‑print part quality to drive continuous improvement in system performance Use first‑principles thinking to define problems, develop test methods, evaluate solutions, iterate, and provide technical recommendations Basic Qualifications Currently enrolled in a 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, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar Strong grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first‑principles approach to solving problems Nice to Have Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering Experience with metal 3D printing or additive manufacturing processes Experience with process development for metal additive manufacturing Scripting experience in MATLAB or similar tools for toolpath generation Experience with DFM and GD&T Experience with CNC machining Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing Comfortable working in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments and iterating quickly 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 (e.g., top academic performance, leadership in engineering clubs, first‑generation college student, or other examples of resilience and achievement) Location The internship is based in Hawthorne at our vertically integrated facility that combines technology development, R&D, and production under one roof, located in the center of Los Angeles’s deep‑tech ecosystem. Benefits Inclusive and diverse culture valuing collaboration, learning, and data‑driven decisions Opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company scaling world‑changing technology Compensation and benefits Engineering Intern / Undergraduate: $30 / hour Engineering Intern / Master's: $32.50 / hour Engineering Intern / PhD: $35 / hour Relocation assistance provided Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team‑building events Equal Opportunity Employer Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeform