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Simulation Engineer

Freeform· Machine Learning & AI
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Hawthorne, CA$115k - $150kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Simulation Engineer at Freeform developing physics-based, data-driven models for production-scale, automated metal 3D printing; focus on high-performance solvers, multi-physics simulations, and integration with hardware and control systems in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-performance numerical solvers for simulating the physics of advanced metal 3D printing systems
  • Implement numerical simulation models for real-time or near-real-time performance on HPC or GPU platforms
  • Work with software engineers to build and deploy physics-based and data-driven models of the laser powder bed fusion process
  • Work with software engineers to integrate low-level solvers into simulation pipelines and interface with hardware systems
  • Guide the integration of computational geometry and meshing techniques to support large-scale, physics-driven simulations
  • Architect simulation modules for execution on specialized compute hardware including FPGAs and GPUs
  • Contribute to the development of model-predictive control strategies alongside control engineers
  • Generate and maintain documentation for all algorithms, solvers, and integrated systems

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
  • A PhD in one of the above fields in lieu of industry experience
  • Demonstrated experience writing low-level numerical solvers for physical simulations
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, or CUDA
  • Experience developing simulations in a high-performance compute environment (i.e. running on GPUs)
  • Academic or professional familiarity with solid mechanics, continuum mechanics, or other physical modeling domains

Skills

Required:Numerical solversC/C++/CUDA programmingHigh-performance computingSolid/continuum mechanics
Nice to have:Model-predictive control

Benefits

  • Significant stock option packages
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
  • Life insurance
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
  • Relocation assistance provided
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
  • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
  • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Last updated Aug 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Engineered for simplicity, speed and scale.

Creative manufacturing company specializing in AI-native manufacturing systems with origins linked to SpaceX engineers.

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