Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.  

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Role Overview

This Principal Additive Process Manufacturing Engineer role is a high-impact technical position responsible for advancing Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology within our organization. The successful candidate will serve as the company’s technical authority on LPBF, driving development of materials, processes, and production readiness for critical aerospace and defense applications. This role requires deep expertise in metallurgy, process engineering, and additive manufacturing, coupled with the ability to translate theory into practical, scalable solutions.

What You'll Do...

• Serve as the LPBF technical expert across the company
• Develop and optimize material- and geometry-specific process parameters to enable robust, high-quality production
• Own and maintain all technical documentation, specifications, and standard work for the LPBF value stream
• Drive production readiness of LPBF systems, materials, and processes
• Spearhead production optimization to improve machine capability, process control, and part performance for aerospace-grade applications
• Apply advanced knowledge of powder metallurgy, laser-material interaction, melt pool dynamics, and thermal management to solve critical challenges in LPBF
• Guide cross-functional teams in integrating LPBF into the broader manufacturing value stream, including post-processing and inspection

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with LPBF systems and process development
• Demonstrated expertise in powder characterization, process parameter development, and machine/materials interaction
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Master’s degree or PHD in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering (or related field)
• 8–10 years of production in LPBF or related AM modalities
• Strong background in laser optics, sensors, in-situ monitoring, and process control for AM
• 3–5 years of project management or technical leadership experience
• Working knowledge of other AM technologies (EBM, DED, Binder Jet)
• Familiarity with traditional manufacturing processes such as investment casting and machining for hybrid production strategies

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. 

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.