Associate Solutions Engineer, Aerospace & Defense
Xometry Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Entry-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Xometry. North Bethesda · full-time · $71,250–$73,500 base.
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What you'll do
- Support quotes, organize data, and prepare BOMs, RFQs, and specifications for complex customer programs
- Help build cost models and quoting tools that improve speed and accuracy
- Coordinate with suppliers, track quality records, and support solutions from award through delivery
- Join engineering, sales, and operations discussions to connect the full solution lifecycle
- Lead a capstone project that improves a workflow, dashboard, or documentation process
What you bring
- A completed bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
- Knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, wire harness assembly, sheet metal, and welding
- Roughly three to five years in engineering or manufacturing, including internships or co-ops
- CAD experience, preferably with SolidWorks, plus ability to read manufacturing drawings and GD&T
- Strong data organization, communication, teamwork, and comfort presenting technical information
Who this fits
This suits an early-career engineer who can work across engineering, sales, operations, suppliers, and customers while managing assignments with limited oversight. You should be self-motivated, interested in custom manufacturing, and comfortable connecting technical work with business needs. The role is based in North Bethesda, United States. For US-based hiring, Xometry uses E-Verify after an accepted offer to confirm work authorization.
From the employer
Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.
Xometry is seeking an early-career engineer for a critical role. The Associate Solutions Engineer serves as a foundational resource to our internal teams and external customers, leveraging technical empathy to support the delivery of relevant manufacturing solutions. This role is part of the Solutions Engineering organization and links sales, operations, partners and customers to improve a wide variety of outcomes.
How You'll Contribute:
- Technical Support & Documentation: Support quoting, data organization, and creation of technical documentation for complex customer programs, including Bill of Materials (BOMs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and specification reviews
- Internal Solution Development: Assist with internal cost-modeling and quoting-tool development to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Supplier and Quality Coordination: Assist with supplier communication, tracking of quality documents, and other aspects of the solution lifecycle from award through delivery
- Cross-Functional Learning & Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the full solution lifecycle, bridging the gap between engineering, sales, and operations
- Process Improvement Initiative: Lead a capstone mini-project aimed at enhancing process efficiency, such as automating a quoting workflow, developing a reporting dashboard, or streamlining a documentation process
- DFx Fundamentals: Develop and demonstrate best practices in a variety of manufacturing disciplines relevant to our customers and partners.
What You'll Bring to Xometry:
- Education: Required – Completed Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- Technical Foundation: Demonstrated foundational expertise and knowledge in key manufacturing principles, including familiarity with CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Wire harness Assembly, Sheet Metal and Welding
- Engineering Experience: Approximately 3-5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing role (including internships or co-ops). An optimal candidate will have experience as a Xometry A&D customer or supporting Xometry A&D customers
- Design Tools: Demonstrated experience in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Technical Drawing Proficiency: Demonstrated experience or coursework in interpreting Manufacturing Drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Data Management: Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail in managing multi-line data (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, or ERP/CRM systems)
- Communication: Effective communicator and team collaborator with a strong interest in bridging engineering and business. Comfortable in technical discussions and presenting information to small groups
- Drive: Driven and self-motivated with the ability to manage assignments with minimal oversight and a desire to learn the custom manufacturing industry
The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $71,250 - $73,500 annually + annual bonus depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.
Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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