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Engineering - Mechanical
Stafford, VA (On-Site/Office)
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Additive Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Stafford, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designing and modeling 3D-printable components using CAD tools, with a focus on manufacturability and performance
- Operating and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment across technologies such as FDM, SLA, SLS, or metal AM
- Preparing digital files for printing, including slicing, support generation, and platform setup
- Conducting post-processing techniques including part cleaning, curing, support removal, and dimensional verification
- Collaborating with engineering teams to prototype and iterate functional parts in support of defense systems
- Documenting build parameters, performance data, and design iterations to ensure repeatability and quality assurance
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with industrial or desktop additive manufacturing platforms
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo)
- Understanding of material behavior and mechanical testing in relation to 3D printed parts
- Familiarity with slicing software and AM workflow optimization
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) principles
- Knowledge of post-processing methods such as support removal, surface finishing, and thermal treatment
- Background in rapid prototyping or product development using AM
- Experience supporting engineering projects in defense, aerospace, or similar industries
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to carry and transport drones and training equipment weighing up to 45lbs
- Frequently moves through outdoor terrain and field environments during training and flight operations
- Must be able to clearly communicate instructions, respond to student questions, and visually track drone flights during live exercises
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