Lead Integration & Additive Engineer

We’re looking for a Lead Integration Additive Engineer who will play a pivotal role in scaling our advanced manufacturing capabilities. This role will be responsible for integrating additive manufacturing processes into high-volume production, optimizing print farm performance, and ensuring rapid iteration between hardware, software, and production systems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams, while owning the reliability, efficiency, and throughput of our additive manufacturing and integration workflows. Responsibilities and Duties Operate in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity production environment, bridging RD and manufacturing Manage and optimize a 24/7 print farm, maximizing machine uptime, utilization, and throughput Own mass-production slicing strategies, ensuring consistency, speed, and print quality at scale Develop and maintain automation pipelines using Python and MAVLink for print workflows, monitoring, and system control Lead batch validation processes, accelerating end-of-line (EoL) testing and reducing cycle times Diagnose and execute rapid hardware repairs, minimizing downtime and recovering rejected units Implement preventative maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and lifespan Troubleshoot complex integration issues across hardware, firmware, and software systems Drive continuous improvement in print quality, yield, and process efficiency Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware/software teams, and operations Support scaling from prototyping to high-volume production, ensuring robust and repeatable processes Establish and track performance metrics (uptime, yield, throughput, failure rates) Interface with external vendors and equipment providers as needed Qualifications and Skills Strong hands-on experience in additive manufacturing in production environments Proven expertise in mass-production slicing and print optimization Experience working in high-throughput or 24/7 production settings M.Sc. in Robotics, Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field Advanced proficiency in Python and MAVLink-based automation Strong capabilities in hardware troubleshooting and rapid repair Experience with slicing software, print farm management tools, and monitoring systems Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware debugging, and hardware-software integration Ability to operate with high ownership and independence in production-critical environments Strong problem-solving and execution under time pressure EU Citizenship required About Auterion We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems. At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.