Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

This role is hands-on and execution-oriented, involving robotic cell setup and tuning, WAAM process development, path planning, integration with power sources, and supporting early production and demos. This position is essential in operationalizing WAAM cells, focusing on building, testing, iterating, and producing rather than purely research and development.

Responsibilities:

• Setup and tune robotic cells for optimal performance.
• Develop WAAM processes and plan paths for robotic systems.
• Integrate robotic systems with power sources effectively.
• Support early production phases and demonstrations.
• Contribute technically to make WAAM cells operational.
• Participate in building, testing, and iterating processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in robotic programming and industrial robotics.
• Proficiency in robotic automation, especially with KUKA or similar systems.
• Experience with WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) processes.
• Understanding of additive manufacturing techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with any WAAM process variant is acceptable.
• Experience with tools like Grasshopper is a plus.
• A proactive, 'roll up your sleeves' attitude.

Work Environment

• The position is on-site, Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, located around shipyards.
• The work environment is dynamic and involves a lot of trial and error, making it a unique opportunity to develop a company from the ground up.
• This position will provide a clear path to Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager as the team grows.

This is a Permanent position based out of Portsmouth, VA.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $200000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $160,000 - $200,000