Full-Time

Senior Simulation Engineer

Posted on 1/10/2025

Freeform

Freeform

11-50 employees

3D metal printing for manufacturing solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$100k - $200kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Relocation assistance provided.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
C/C++
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience developing physical simulation algorithms, OR PhD in one of the above fields in lieu of professional experience.
  • Expertise in the field of computational solid mechanics.
  • MS or PhD in physics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering or related field highly preferred.
  • Significant experience with plasticity and implementing plasticity models.
  • Experience simulating solids in a thermo-elastic and thermo-elastoplastic regime.
  • Expertise in the fields of computational fluid mechanics.
  • Familiarity with data-driven physical modeling.
  • Experience with computational geometry concepts.
  • Experience with optimization techniques and/or control theory.
  • Experience with 2D and 3D meshing techniques.
  • Proficiency with high performance computing (HPC) platforms and cloud computing.
  • Programming skills in Python, C++, Rust or similar enterprise development language.
  • Creative thinker able to apply first-principles reasoning to solve complex problems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop models describing the physics in an advanced metal 3D printing system.
  • Work with data scientists to develop data-driven models of the physics of the printing process in a laser powder bed fusion system.
  • Simulate geometric deformation induced by the printing process.
  • Work with software engineers to integrate physics-based and data-driven models into the software simulation pipeline.
  • Guide integration of 3D meshing techniques into the simulation pipeline.
  • Work with software developers to architect the simulation software interface to the metal 3D printing hardware layer.
  • Create reduced order models required for real time computation of physical models on specialized hardware, such as FPGAs and GPUs.
  • Work with control engineers to deploy model-predictive control strategies.
  • Generate and maintain documentation of designed algorithms and integrated systems.
  • Integrate third-party software packages into proprietary software.

Freeform Future Corp specializes in 3D metal printing technology aimed at the manufacturing industry. Their process allows for the rapid production of metal parts, significantly reducing both the time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods. This technology serves a diverse clientele, from small businesses to large corporations, across various sectors that require metal components. What sets Freeform apart from its competitors is its ability to simplify the metal printing process, making it accessible and efficient for a wide range of clients. The company's goal is to transform the manufacturing landscape by providing a faster and more cost-effective solution for producing metal parts.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$57.4M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of digital twins enhances 3D printing integration in manufacturing.
  • On-demand manufacturing services create opportunities for flexible, customized 3D printing solutions.
  • AI-driven design optimization enables production of complex, lightweight metal parts.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from companies like Desktop Metal threatens market share.
  • Potential patent disputes with companies aggressively protecting intellectual property.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities in metal powders could disrupt production.

What makes Freeform unique

  • Freeform offers software-defined, self-sufficient metal 3D printing factories globally.
  • Their technology combines advanced sensing, real-time controls, and data-driven learning.
  • Freeform provides digitally-verified, flawless parts at unprecedented speeds and costs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Significant Stock Options

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend