Mechatronics and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

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Broomfield, Colorado, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 23, 2026 Last posted April 23, 2026
Job description

Role Overview:

You will design and build the hardware, controls, and software stack required to print energetic materials safely and repeatably. This is a hands-on skunkworks role, part robotics engineer, part controls engineer, part startup builder.​

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build a prototype propellant 3D printer (extrusion or hybridsystem)​
  • Develop motion control systems (multi-axis gantry or robotic arm)​
  • Implement extrusion systems for high-viscosity, particle-loaded materials​
  • Write control software (Python/C++/embedded) for: Motion control;Deposition control; Process monitoring​
  • Integrate sensors (pressure, temperature, flow rate, vision systems)​
  • Develop closed-loop control for material flow and deposition quality​
  • Collaborate with chemist to match material properties to hardware capabilities​
  • Ensure system safety for energetic material handling​

Requirements

Requirements:

  • B.S./M.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or similar​
  • 5–12+ years experience in robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing systems​

Strong experience with:​

  • Motion systems (stepper/servo control)​
  • Embedded systems and control loops​
  • Software development (Python, C++, ROS, or similar)​
  • Experience building custom hardware systems from scratch​

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Direct Ink Writing (DIW), paste extrusion, or slurry-based AM​
  • Experience with high-viscosity or particle-filled materials​
  • Familiarity with industrial robotics or CNC systems​
  • Experience in hazardous or controlled environments​
About this role

Summary

Designs and develops hardware, controls, and software for energetic material 3D printing.

Job title

Mechatronics and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Experience level

5–12+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Broomfield, Colorado; on-site work; no remote options.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

B.S./M.S. in mechatronics mechanical roboticsroboticsautomationadditive manufacturingmotion systemsembedded systemscontrol loopsPythonC++ROScustom hardware

Preferred skills

Direct Ink Writingpaste extrusionslurry-based AMhigh-viscosity materialsparticle-filled materialsindustrial roboticsCNC systemshazardous environments

Specializations

roboticscontrolsadditive manufacturingembedded systemsmaterial handling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Broomfield, CO, USA

On-site City