Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$110k/yr
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2027) 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 manufact…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Hardware design, CAD, Tolerance analysis, Additive manufacturing
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$225k/yr
SENIOR FULL STACK ENGINEER (MES) 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…
Skills: Python, Go, Java, Flask, Django
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$130k/yr
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 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…
Skills: Manufacturing process development, Tooling design, Fixturing, GD&T, Metal additive manufacturing
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$38/hr
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERN (SUMMER 2027) Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary tech…
Skills: C++, C, Software engineering, Data acquisition, Control systems
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$130k/yr
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS ENGINEER 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 s…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, Production engineering, Quality engineering, GD&T, Metal additive manufacturing
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INTERN (SUMMER 2027) Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary te…
Skills: Mechanical design, Prototyping, Tolerance analysis, Mechanical feasibility studies, System integration
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$110k/yr
ADDITIVE ENGINEER (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2027) 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 manufactur…
Skills: Metal 3D printing, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Design for additive manufacturing, CAD
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$105k–$120k/yr
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (NEW GRAD SUMMER 2027) 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 manufact…
Skills: Electrical engineering, PCB design, Circuit design, Schematic capture, Prototyping
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$120k/yr
MATERIALS ENGINEER (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 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 manufac…
Skills: Materials science, Metallurgy, Mechanical engineering, Metals characterization, Sample preparation
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$120k/yr
PROCESS ENGINEER (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 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 manufactu…
Skills: Process engineering, Metal additive manufacturing, Data analysis, Python, MATLAB
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$110k/yr
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 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 man…
Skills: Manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, 3D printing, Mechanical engineering, Hardware assembly
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$75k–$150k/yr
TECHNICAL RECRUITER 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 integ…
Skills: Full cycle recruiting, Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing, Onboarding
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$100k/yr
IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR 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 i…
Skills: System Administration, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, Azure AD
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$125k–$150k/yr
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 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 manufact…
Skills: C++, C, Software architecture, Data acquisition, High-performance computing
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$45/hr
CNC MACHINIST, 5-AXIS (2ND SHIFT) Freeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. Our proprietary technology s…
Skills: 5-Axis Machining, CNC Setup, CNC Operation, Blueprint Reading, Precision Measuring
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$145k/yr
SOFTWARE ENGINEER (EMBEDDED) 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 sin…
Skills: C++, Rust, Real-time Embedded Systems, Linux OS, Object-Oriented Programming
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$225k/yr
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (FULL STACK ENTERPRISE) 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 ma…
Skills: Python, Go, Java, Flask, Django
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$125k/yr
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 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 manufa…
Skills: Electrical engineering, PCB design, Circuit design, Schematic capture, Prototyping
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$185k/yr
DESIGN ENGINEER (AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE HARDWARE) 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 ma…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, Part Design, DFAM
Los Angeles, California, United States · On-site
$95k–$110k/yr
ADDITIVE ENGINEER (NEW GRAD DECEMBER 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 manufact…
Skills: Metal 3D printing, Mechanical engineering, Aerospace engineering, DFAM, CAD
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The Mechanical Engineer will own hardware projects from concept through production, including design, fabrication, testing, and implementation. They will collaborate cross-functionally to integrate complex mechanical assemblies and subsystems into a cohesive, production-ready platform.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Applicants should possess hands-on design and build experience from internships or engineering clubs, along with proficiency in full life-cycle hardware development.
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.
As a Mechanical Engineer at Freeform, you will own projects from concept through deployment, acting as the responsible engineer across design, fabrication, testing, and implementation. You will contribute to the architecture of cutting-edge, clean-sheet systems that push the boundaries of additive manufacturing, automation, and factory-scale integration. This includes designing complex mechanical assemblies, precision motion systems, and high-performance thermal and fluid subsystems. You will work cross-functionally with electrical and software engineering teams to integrate sub-systems into a cohesive, production-ready platform. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, can drive technically challenging projects with minimal oversight, and collaborates effectively across disciplines to deliver novel hardware solutions at scale.
3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
Basic Qualifications:
Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
The future will be printed
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. We are a team of first-principles thinkers driven by a shared mission: to build the fundamental technology that moves the world forward. We believe that solving the foundational challenges of production requires a massive diversity of expertise, deep collaboration, low ego, and a healthy sense of humor. Whether you are an engineer, a builder of systems, or a creative problem-solver in any field, we invite you to help us align the physical world with the pace of human imagination. We are backed by industry leading VC's including Founders Fund, NVIDIA's NVenures, Threshold Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Linse Capital, 8VC, Valor, and more who share our conviction in scaling Physical AI to revolutionize manufacturing.
Offices: Hawthorne , CA 90250, US
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