Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Divergent’s Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines software and purpose-built hardware to produce advanced structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense customers. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will develop the machines and mechanical systems that enable that platform—you will make the machines that make the things.
As the Responsible Engineer for assigned systems and major design efforts, you will lead development from problem definition and requirements through concept design, detailed engineering, prototyping, validation, release, and machine integration. The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership and cross-functional ownership of complex production hardware.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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