Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer

Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer develops complex mechanical systems for Divergent's internally developed Monolith One laser powder bed fusion platform, printers in the same class, next-generation platforms, and adjacent equipment. Serving as the Responsible Engineer for assigned systems and major design efforts, this role leads work from problem definition and requirements through concept development, detailed design, prototyping, validation, release, and machine integration.

The Role

• Own assigned mechanical systems and major design efforts from problem definition through release, integration, and validation.
• Translate technical and operational needs into clear requirements, interfaces, constraints, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop concepts and detailed designs using CAD models, drawings, GD&T, tolerance analyses, engineering calculations, component selections, and bills of material.
• Apply broad mechanical engineering fundamentals across structures, mechanisms, precision motion, fluids, thermal systems, sealing, enclosures, and machine integration.
• Evaluate design alternatives and make sound tradeoffs across performance, reliability, safety, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, schedule, and technical risk.
• Identify design and integration risks and plan and lead appropriate analysis, prototyping, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration.
• Lead technical coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, and other stakeholders; communicate decisions, status, risks, actions, and required support clearly.
• Maintain complete technical documentation and drive engineering changes through release and downstream coordination, including procurement, manufacturing planning, validation, and deployment.
• Support machine integration and fleet investigations when needed, converting relevant findings into durable design improvements and future development priorities.
• Provide technical guidance, design reviews, and mentorship to other engineers.
• Contribute to machine architecture, modularization, supplier and contract-manufacturing readiness, and future printer development.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop complex mechanical systems from concept through detailed design, build, test, and release.
• Strong capability in 3D CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, component selection, and design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Broad understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply them to unfamiliar or multidisciplinary design problems.
• Ability to convert ambiguous needs into practical designs and make sound technical decisions with incomplete or evolving information.
• Hands-on experience developing prototypes and integrating, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical work and communicate technical reasoning, decisions, risks, and status with limited oversight.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, design review, or mentorship to other engineers.
• Ability to perform hands-on work around industrial equipment and occasionally lift or carry up to 25 lb.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with laser powder bed fusion, additive manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, or other complex capital equipment.
• Experience designing precision mechanisms, motion systems, fluid systems, thermal systems, vacuum systems, structural assemblies, or machine enclosures.
• Experience developing new machine platforms or major subsystems through prototype, verification, productionization, or commissioning.
• Familiarity with engineering change control, configuration management, supplier collaboration, contract manufacturing, or release of production hardware.

Work Environment

• This is an on-site role performed across office, laboratory, prototype-build, and manufacturing-floor environments.
• Work involves regular interaction with industrial equipment and may include moving machinery, elevated noise, metal powders, inert gas systems, lasers, and high-power electrical equipment. Required PPE and EHS controls apply.
• Occasional travel and schedule flexibility may be required during critical design, build, integration, testing, or commissioning activities.

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05 - E06 as evaluated through our interview process.

• Senior Engineer / E05: $128.520 - $185,130
• Staff Engineer / E06: $155,540 - 213,840

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.