Additive Manufacturing DED Expert

About Pangea Propulsion

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency sustainability and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate multicultural and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the worlds first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as in Pangea we believe that diversity (gender age race sexual orientation beliefs disability culture etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different but together we are an amazing team!

About the role

We are looking for an Additive Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED) to take ownership of the complete DED manufacturing process from toolpath programming to final component delivery.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer capable of combining strong process engineering knowledge manufacturing discipline and a quality-first mindset to ensure repeatable and reliable production.

You will be based in Barcelona working closely with multidisciplinary teams involved in propulsion system development and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end DED manufacturing workflow from CAD preparation to deposition post-processing inspection and final delivery.
• Develop and optimize DED toolpaths and laser CAM programs (G-code or equivalent) for multi-axis CNC DED systems.
• Define and optimize process parameters (laser power travel speed powder feed rate overlap layer height etc.) to improve process stability surface quality and repeatability.
• Implement strategies for thermal management and distortion control during long builds and complex geometries.
• Collaborate closely with machining teams to define machining allowances datums and manufacturable deposition strategies.
• Coordinate or execute post-processing operations including cleaning heat treatment stress relief or HIP when required.
• Define and implement inspection plans ensuring dimensional accuracy surface integrity and traceability.
• Diagnose and resolve typical DED process defects such as porosity cracking distortion or lack of fusion.
• Ensure safe handling of metal powders and compliance with EHS standards for laser and additive manufacturing processes.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers for heat treatments inspections and material testing.

What you need to be successful

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Materials Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Hands-on industrial experience with Laser Powder DED / LMD additive manufacturing processes.

• Strong understanding of:

  • DED process physics and parameter optimization
  • thermal behavior and distortion control
  • machining allowances and fixturing strategies
  • inspection workflows and manufacturing traceability

• Experience managing manufacturing processes end-to-end in an industrial environment.

Other useful skills

• Experience with multi-axis CNC DED platforms.
• Experience in aerospace space or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with DED CAM software (Mastercam or equivalent).
• Experience with 3D scanning inspection tools or NDT methods.
• Experience working with Inconel alloys titanium alloys or stainless steels.

Not hitting every requirement Research suggests that some people ten do hesitate when it comes to job applications if they dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

More about us

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

Teamwork: We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.

Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the teams core values.

Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution we really want to meet you!