Senior Factory Infrastructure Engineer

The role

You will bridge the gap between site infrastructure and autonomous manufacturing by working on mechanical systems for the Skyfall printing platform. This includes designing custom infrastructure, monitoring factory performance, and overseeing critical utilities.

What you will do

• Design and implement custom infrastructure for the Skyfall printing system
• Develop and integrate factory performance monitoring systems using sensors and data acquisition
• Oversee critical utilities including power, process water, and industrial gases
• Define and implement preventive maintenance for facilities equipment
• Secure availability of specialized fluid system components and high-pressure fittings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering discipline
• 5+ years of facilities engineering, factory engineering, launch/ground systems engineering or similar experience
• Strong first principles understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and fluid systems

Nice to have

• Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, specifically regarding high-pressure gas safety (NFPA 55) and metal powder handling
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Experience developing infrastructure for high-volume production or scaling automated manufacturing lines
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation controls, PLCs, or building management systems (BMS)
• Background in aerospace ground support or rocket engine test site operations involving cryogenic or high-pressure fluid systems
• Experience with new facility buildouts, including managing external MEP contractors
• Knowledge of ITAR, ISO 9001, and/or similar industrial compliance standards
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing or similar powder-based industrial processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Significant stock option packages
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k)
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
• Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
• Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events

About the company

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts. Their vertically integrated facility in Hawthorne brings technology development, R&D, and production together.