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Salary: USD 100,000 - 140,000 / annual
Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. As a Factory Infrastructure Engineer, you will bridge the gap between site infrastructure and next-generation autonomous manufacturing, working on the company's proprietary Skyfall printing platform.
You will design and implement custom infrastructure for Skyfall, including state-of-the-art thermal management systems (chillers), industrial plumbing, and high-flow gas delivery. You will develop and integrate factory performance monitoring systems leveraging sensors and data acquisition (DAQ) to ensure real-time visibility into utility health, pressure levels, and flow rates. Your responsibilities include overseeing critical utilities—power, process water, and industrial gases like nitrogen and argon—supplied to the Skyfall fleet in strict accordance with safety codes.
You will define and implement preventive maintenance for facilities equipment (pumps, compressors, HVAC) to optimize operational efficiency and minimize downtime, with a pragmatic eye for automation opportunities. You will also secure the availability of specialized fluid system components and high-pressure fittings to ensure infrastructure build-outs and engineering projects move at the pace of innovation.
This is a full-time, onsite role (five days per week) based in Hawthorne, California, at Freeform's vertically integrated facility that brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment built on close collaboration. The ideal candidate possesses a "no job too big or small" mentality and is a proactive problem-solver dedicated to accelerating innovation. 3D printing experience is not required to be successful.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering discipline
- 2+ 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) for designing facility layouts, piping routes, and custom mechanical mounts
- 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 (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) 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 with the ability to present technical infrastructure plans to cross-functional teams
