Principal Engineer, Additive Manufacturing

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.
 
Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland, Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

This Principal Engineer, Additive Manufacturing role is a dynamic position whose function is to work with a cross functional team to develop metal 3D printing processes for Binderjet printing process.  With this the expectation of expert knowledge of software and industrial controls, Material and process for binder and powder development, Piezo printhead control and waveform development, fluid dynamics, pumps, and filtration process, Flowability, spreading/wetting physics of powder, drying and thermal relationship in the debind and sinter process. Additionally, be a key contributor and contact for our University and National Labs support for the organization.

What You'll Do...

• Serve as Metal Binderjet technical expert for the company 
• Develop Binderjet material specific recipes for whole value stream of process
• Create and manage all technical documentation for full value stream
• Develop technical production readiness for Binderjet Technology
• Lead external research and development programs contributing to improved machines and process for aerospace focused applications in binderjet technology 

You have...

• Master’s degree in Physics, Metallurgy or Materials Engineering 
• 5-8 Years of hands-on full system or subsystem development 
• Deep hands-on experience with characterizing machines, materials, and process 
• Ability to translate theory to requirements and executional examples in a rapid innovation cycle
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance    

Nice to have...

• PHD in Physics, Metallurgy or Materials Engineering 
• 8-10 Years of systems in industry or research labs 
• Deep hands-on experience with characterizing machines, materials, and process 
• Ability to translate theory to requirements and executional examples in a rapid innovation cycle  
• 3-5 years of Project management expertise
• Working knowledge of other AM modalities: LPBF, EBM, DED
• Working knowledge of Investment Casting Process  

Interpersonal Skills

• Roll up sleeve attitude Methodical and systematic approach 
• Teamwork centric Strong Oral and Writing Communication skills 
• Interest in Lab work and Lab environment 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity 
• Passion for Additive Manufacturing 

Please note that this role requires working in proximity to equipment that may interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers or insulin pumps. If you have concerns about this, please reach out to discuss potential accommodations.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. 

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible, and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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