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Computational Scientist, Metal Additive Manufacturing

Dodmg · Malibu, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $140,700 - $175,950

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
72 days
Dodmg's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Dodmg's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Dodmg
high
17 stale, 0 reposted of 17 open
Hiring momentum
26 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Dodmg's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Dodmg.

About this role

As a Computational Scientist in Metal Additive Manufacturing at HRL Laboratories, you will engage in advanced R&D projects focused on metal additive manufacturing, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovations. Your responsibilities will include conducting computational analysis and modeling, communicating findings, and managing project components to ensure successful outcomes. You will also have opportunities to present your work at conferences and publish in scientific journals.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • PhD or Postdoctoral experience in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong foundation in computational modeling and familiarity with current and emerging AI/ML methods relevant to materials and process optimization
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as ABAQUS, COMSOL, or MOOSE
  • Experience with mesoscale microstructure modeling techniques such as phase field, cellular automata, and kinetic Monte Carlo methods
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python or C++ for data analysis and integration with simulation workflows
  • Experience using machine learning libraries such as Scikit-Learn, PyTorch, Keras, or TensorFlow to solve engineering and materials science problems

Nice to have

  • Experience planning, conducting, and analyzing experiments
  • Experience with Laser Powder Bed Fusion metal additive manufacturing

What you get

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • 401K match
  • Gym facilities
  • PTO
  • Sick time
  • Upward mobility

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided but individual pay varies based on multiple factors
  • The role involves significant computational modeling which may require long hours at a workstation

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Listed by Dodmg on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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