Mechatronics and Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Executive Recruiting Group • Broomfield, Colorado, United States • Posted May 04, 2026
About the Role
Role Overview:
You will design and build the hardware, controls, and software stack required to print energetic materials safely and repeatably. This is a hands-on skunkworks role, part robotics engineer, part controls engineer, part startup builder.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build a prototype propellant 3D printer (extrusion or hybridsystem)
- Develop motion control systems (multi-axis gantry or robotic arm)
- Implement extrusion systems for high-viscosity, particle-loaded materials
- Write control software (Python/C++/embedded) for: Motion control;Deposition control; Process monitoring
- Integrate sensors (pressure, temperature, flow rate, vision systems)
- Develop closed-loop control for material flow and deposition quality
- Collaborate with chemist to match material properties to hardware capabilities
- Ensure system safety for energetic materi...