At Layup Parts, we're developing the technology that will build the future.

We're a manufacturing technology company replacing months of lead time with days, using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems built for speed. Our customers are inventing what's next, in aerospace, defense, robotics, and beyond. To keep up with them, manufacturing has to change. That's what we're building.

We're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to train custom models using our internal data. This work spans design generation, cost estimation, evaluating the complexity and difficulty of a given design, and extracting structured data out of existing documentation. We're looking for someone who has trained custom models on large, parameter-rich datasets, ideally with a geometric or spatial component, and who is energized by problems in that space specifically.

What You'll Do

Train and iterate on custom ML models using Layup's internal manufacturing and design data
Build models that estimate cost and predict design complexity or manufacturing difficulty from part geometry
Develop models that generate or assist in generating new designs based on historical design data
Build pipelines to extract structured data (specs, dimensions, material callouts, etc.) from existing engineering documents and drawings
Evaluate and select modeling approaches suited to geometric, spatial, and other structured data, rather than text-based problems
Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to source, clean, and label internal datasets
Own model performance end-to-end, from data pipeline through training, evaluation, and deployment into internal tools
Continuously identify new opportunities where custom models could improve design, estimation, or manufacturing workflows

What We're Looking For

Experience training custom models beyond basic labeling or fine-tuning workflows
Experience with advanced object detection at minimum; data classification experience is a strong plus
Experience with geometry-based modeling is highly preferred
Experience working with large, parameter-rich datasets
Strongest fit is someone whose background is in structured, spatial, or geometric data problems rather than natural language or LLM-centric work

Bonus Points

Experience training geometry-specific models
CAD experience
Manufacturing experience

Equal Opportunity

Layup is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.

1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C
1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Final compensation is based on your experience, skills, and what you bring to the table.

Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance
Equity Option Grants
401k plan
Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal Holidays

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