Senior Machine Control Software Engineer

About Divergent Divergent has created the world's first end-to-end software-hardware production system for industrial digital manufacturing – the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) – allowing customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. DAPS transforms the economics and environmental impact of manufacturing complex structures for vehicles of all types by optimizing designs, dematerializing structures, and eliminating upfront capex.

Divergent

Industrial AutomationSoftwareAdditive ManufacturingAerospace & DefenseAutomotiveand Green Technology

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divergent3d.com

201-500 employees

Technology, Information and Internet

Torrance, California

2014

Privately Held

39k LinkedIn followers

Raised $1.1B

• At Divergent [https://www.divergent3d.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com], we are
• redefining industrial manufacturing through software-driven production, additive
• manufacturing, and automated assembly systems. Our proprietary Divergent
• Adaptive Production System (DAPS) combines advanced engineering, robotics, and
• metal additive manufacturing to build complex structures faster, lighter, and
• more efficiently than traditional methods.
• We are seeking a Senior Machine Control Software Engineer to help develop the
• real-time software systems powering our next-generation metal 3D printing
• platforms. In this role, you will work at the intersection of software,
• controls, automation, and advanced manufacturing to create highly reliable
• machine control solutions that directly impact production performance and print
• quality.
• This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-world hardware integration,
• high-performance software architecture, and intelligent automation in a
• fast-paced R&D and production environment.
• industrial 3D printing systems
• Build robust multithreaded applications in modern C++ for motion control,
• automation, and machine orchestration
• Develop and maintain operator-facing GUI applications for machine monitoring,
• diagnostics, and control
• Create simulation and modeling tools to validate machine behavior, optimize
• performance, and improve system reliability
• Design calibration routines, fault detection logic, and automated maintenance
• workflows to maximize print consistency and uptime
• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, mechanical,
• systems, and manufacturing engineers to integrate software with complex
• mechatronic systems
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts on
• production hardware
• Contribute to software architecture, code quality standards, CI/CD workflows,
• and engineering best practices

Required

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export
• controls
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer)
• Experience developing multithreaded and/or real-time software applications
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Familiarity with build systems and tooling such as CMake
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and systems-level thinking skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with OpenCV or other computer vision frameworks
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or test tooling
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, or control systems
• Understanding of real-time systems, motion control, or digital signal
• processing (DSP)
• Experience integrating software with electromechanical hardware systems
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, or Simscape for modeling and simulation
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows, particularly
• using GitHub Actions
• Experience working in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive,
• robotics, or high-performance engineering environments

• At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we
• will consider candidates at levels E05 - E06 as evaluated through our interview
• process.
• Pay Range
• $141,380—$224,500 USD
• 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.
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