Senior Welding and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

About Divergent

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). This system comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose of the Role

Join our mission to advance high-performance manufacturing in the aerospace and automotive sectors by leading innovations in Additive Manufacturing (AM). This role applies core welding engineering principles to optimize laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) processes, ensuring printed material meets the stringent structural, thermal, and quality requirements of aerospace and automotive applications. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in metallurgy, joining processes, and manufacturing systems to help us deliver next-generation parts with unmatched performance, reliability, and traceability.

Key Responsibilities of a Senior Welding and Additive Manufacturing Engineer

• Leverage welding engineering and metallurgical expertise to drive improvements in AM part quality, process consistency, and cost reduction for flight-critical and high-performance automotive components.
• Apply knowledge of thermal cycles, solidification behavior, and residual stress management to optimize AM process parameters and post-processing workflows.
• Define and lead qualification activities for AM materials and processes in accordance with aerospace and automotive standards (e.g., AMS, AS9100, PPAP).
• Collaborate with quality, design, and manufacturing teams to evaluate process feasibility, risk, and producibility of AM components.
• Develop and maintain equipment control plans and technical specifications that support repeatable, certifiable manufacturing processes.
• Support resolution of quality non-conformances, lead root cause investigations, and develop corrective action plans grounded in engineering fundamentals.
• Contribute to cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) improvements by identifying and validating process efficiency opportunities.
• Actively support process audits and participate in customer or regulatory reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• B.S. in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in welding or additive manufacturing within a production environment, ideally in aerospace or automotive sectors.
• Deep understanding of metallurgical fundamentals including microstructure control, heat treatment, and weld solidification.
• Experience in metal AM processes (preferably L-PBF), including process development and parameter optimization.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and DOE for process qualification and control.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with aerospace AM part development and qualification processes.
• Knowledge of key industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, AMS7000 series, NADCAP, PPAP).
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining AM or welding equipment.
• Proficient with CAD systems (Teamcenter / NX) and scripting for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or C++).
• Experience authoring technical documentation such as control plans, specifications, and test procedures.
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills.
• Passion for process improvement and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Work Environment

This role involves a mix of office, lab, and factory floor environments. Work will be conducted in HVAC-controlled L-PBF print rooms and metallurgical labs. You will be operating within ISO 9001 / AS9100 certified manufacturing environments with exposure to regulated aerospace and automotive programs.

Compensation

Divergent offers a competitive pay range based on the job level. For this Senior Welding and Additive Manufacturing Engineer role, candidates will be considered at levels E05 - E07. The pay range is $122,400 USD - $224,550 USD.

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, including a year-end shutdown, and paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options, plus company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage.
• Investment in Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join a dynamic, high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting traditional manufacturing.

Key skills/competency

• Welding Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF)
• Metallurgy
• Aerospace Standards (AS9100, AMS)
• Automotive Standards (PPAP)
• Process Optimization
• Quality Control
• Root Cause Analysis
• CAD Systems (Teamcenter, NX)