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Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

Xometry· Technical Sales Engineering
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Los Angeles, CA$71.3k - $73.5k + bonusfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Early-career engineer role focusing on technical empathy to support delivery of manufacturing solutions, linking sales, operations, partners and customers across the full solution lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Support & Documentation: Support quoting, data organization, and creation of technical documentation for complex customer programs, including BOMs, RFQs, and specification reviews
  • Internal Solution Development: Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy
  • Supplier and Quality Coordination: Assist with supplier communication, tracking of quality documents, and other aspects of the solution lifecycle from award through delivery
  • Cross-Functional Learning & Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the full solution lifecycle, bridging engineering, sales, and operations
  • Process Improvement Initiative: Lead a capstone mini-project to enhance process efficiency (e.g., automating a quoting workflow, developing a reporting dashboard, or streamlining a documentation process)
  • DFx Fundamentals: Develop and demonstrate best practices in manufacturing disciplines relevant to customers and partners

Qualifications

  • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • Demonstrated foundational expertise in manufacturing principles (CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Wire harness Assembly, Sheet Metal and Welding)
  • Approximately 3-5 years of engineering/manufacturing experience (including internships or co-ops); experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers preferred
  • CAD software experience (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Experience interpreting Manufacturing Drawings and GD&T
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to multi-line data (Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP/CRM systems)
  • Effective communication and teamwork; ability to present to small groups
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage assignments with minimal oversight

Skills

Required:Technical documentationCost-modeling & quoting toolsSupplier & quality coordinationCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:DFx knowledge

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • life and disability insurance
  • generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays
  • maternity and bonding leave
  • EAP and wellbeing resources
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Xometry

Where Big Ideas Are Built | Production Parts and Prototypes | Xometry

Xometry is a leader in high-precision production part and prototyping manufacturing on demand. Get instant quotes on CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, and more.

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