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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Additive Manufacturing Engineer** to join our team in **Stafford, VA.** This role centers on hands-on design, prototyping, and testing of components using additive manufacturing technologies. You will help develop, fabricate, and optimize solutions that support defense and national security objectives through cutting-edge production techniques.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Designing and modeling 3D-printable components using CAD tools, with a focus on manufacturability and performance

+ Operating and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment across technologies such as FDM, SLA, SLS, or metal AM

+ Preparing digital files for printing, including slicing, support generation, and platform setup

+ Conducting post-processing techniques including part cleaning, curing, support removal, and dimensional verification

+ Collaborating with engineering teams to prototype and iterate functional parts in support of defense systems

+ Documenting build parameters, performance data, and design iterations to ensure repeatability and quality assurance

Minimum Qualifications:

+ At least 2 years of experience with industrial or desktop additive manufacturing platforms

+ Strong proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo)

+ Understanding of material behavior and mechanical testing in relation to 3D printed parts

+ Familiarity with slicing software and AM workflow optimization

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced technical environment

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) principles

+ Knowledge of post-processing methods such as support removal, surface finishing, and thermal treatment

+ Background in rapid prototyping or product development using AM

+ Experience supporting engineering projects in defense, aerospace, or similar industries

Clearance Requirements:

+ This role requires an active DoD Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

+ The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.