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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Freeform's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 64% of Freeform's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Freeform
- high 45 stale, 0 reposted of 76 open
- Hiring momentum
- 87 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Freeform's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Freeform.
About this role
As a Mechanical Engineer at Freeform, you will manage projects from concept to deployment, focusing on the design, fabrication, testing, and implementation of innovative manufacturing systems. You will collaborate with electrical and software teams to create cohesive production-ready platforms, while also engaging in hands-on work to build and validate designs. The role emphasizes problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Freeform as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited university or college
- Hands on design and build experience from internships or engineering clubs such as FSAE, Baja SAE, solar car, rocket club, robotics club, or similar
- Full life-cycle hardware design experience from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
- Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
- Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems
- Working knowledge of electromechanical systems
- Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of 3D printing experience being required, which may indicate a focus on broader mechanical engineering skills rather than niche expertise
- The role requires thriving in ambiguity, which may not suit everyone
- The salary range is dependent on academic level and experience, which could lead to variability in compensation for similar roles
Summarised from Freeform's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Freeform on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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