Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense

About the Role

Xometry connects buyers with global manufacturing capacity through its digital marketplace. The Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense is an early-career role supporting internal teams and external customers with relevant manufacturing solutions. Within Solutions Engineering, the role connects sales, operations, partners, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support quoting, data organization, and technical documentation for complex customer programs, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and specification reviews.
• Assist with internal cost modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support supplier communication, quality-document tracking, and the solution lifecycle from award through delivery.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to understand the full solution lifecycle and bridge engineering, sales, and operations.
• Lead a capstone mini-project to improve process efficiency, such as automating quoting workflows, developing a reporting dashboard, or streamlining documentation.
• Develop and demonstrate DFx best practices across relevant manufacturing disciplines.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field is required. Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Foundational manufacturing expertise, including familiarity with CNC machining, additive manufacturing, wire harness assembly, sheet metal, and welding.
• Approximately 3–5 years of engineering/manufacturing experience, including internships or co-ops. Experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers is preferred.
• Demonstrated CAD software experience; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience or coursework interpreting manufacturing drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong organization and attention to detail when managing multi-line data, using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP/CRM systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork, interest in bridging engineering and business, and comfort with technical discussions and small-group presentations.
• Self-motivation, ability to manage assignments with minimal oversight, and a desire to learn the custom manufacturing industry.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated annual base salary: $71,250–$73,500, plus an annual bonus. Compensation depends on job-related skills, relevant experience, and location.
• Benefits include 401(k) match; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; an employee assistance program; and other wellbeing resources.

Location and Employment

• Full-time role listed in Los Angeles, California.
• Location type is listed as remote; the posting also includes a hybrid tag.

Employment Verification

For US-based roles, Xometry participates in E-Verify. After an offer is accepted, Form I-9 information is provided to the federal government to confirm authorization to work in the United States.