The role

Outrigo is an industrial deep-tech company building Morph, an intelligence-driven platform that unifies computational design, simulation, metal additive manufacturing (LPBF) and automated assembly into a single traceable workflow. We develop high-performance hardware for the space, aerospace, defence and mobility sectors, pushing the boundaries of what can be designed and manufactured.

We are seeking a highly qualified Software Engineer, holding a PhD, to accelerate the development of Morph in three strategic areas: LLM-based agentic engineering workflows, knowledge-based engineering (KBE) models, and the digital thread from CAD to metal additive manufacturing. Working directly with the CTO and alongside our in-house software team, the successful candidate will build the intelligence that turns engineering requirements into validated designs and ready-to-print build files, with high ownership and a direct line from code to hardware.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Spain.

Responsibilities / What you will do

●Design and build LLM-based agentic workflows that parse engineering requirements, plan design and manufacturing operations, and orchestrate deterministic engineering tools through tool use, structured outputs, sub-agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

●Develop evaluation, verification and guardrail frameworks for agents, ensuring that every AI-generated decision is traceable, checked against engineering rules and safe to execute in high-consequence hardware programmes.

●Implement knowledge-based engineering (KBE) models that capture design rules, product architectures and best practice as executable, parametric code, using typed rule engines and data schemas (e.g. Pydantic).

●Formalise Outrigo's design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) knowledge into automated manufacturability checks: overhangs, minimum wall and channel sizes, powder removal, distortion risk and post-processing access.

●Build the digital thread from CAD to the LPBF machine: automate build preparation steps such as part orientation, support generation, nesting, slicing and build file creation, integrating Materialise Magics (automation/SDK and Build Processors) or equivalent build preparation tools.

●Connect build preparation with machine and process data to feed the Morph Process Library, linking design, build parameters, inspection and test results so that knowledge compounds with every build.

●Integrate agents and KBE models with Morph's geometry engines (OpenCascade/pythonocc, PicoGK) and existing simulation workflows, working closely with the in-house software developer and engineering teams.

●Software engineering best practices (version control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, Docker and documentation) and use AI coding assistants to maximise development speed.

●Prepare technical documentation and presentations, and contribute to R&D grant proposals, publications and intellectual property.

●Adhere to Health and Safety legislation and uphold Outrigo's workplace standards to create a safe and productive work environment.

Experience / Who you are

●PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational or Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field, with doctoral research involving substantial software development (essential).

●At least 3 years of industrial or post-doctoral experience developing engineering, CAD/CAM or AI software.

●Expert proficiency in Python, with a track record of shipping maintainable, well-tested code.

●Proven hands-on experience building applications with large language models (e.g. Anthropic or OpenAI APIs), including agentic loops, tool use, retrieval, structured outputs and systematic evaluation.

●Experience implementing knowledge-based engineering, design automation or rule-based systems (e.g. parametric CAD automation, ontologies, constraint or rule engines).

●Good understanding of CAD data and geometry (B-Rep, meshes, STEP, STL, 3MF) and of the additive manufacturing process chain.

●Desirable hands-on experience with Materialise Magics, its automation/SDK or Build Processors, or other AM build preparation software (e.g. Netfabb, Siemens NX AM, Oqton).

●Desirable experience with metal additive manufacturing (LPBF), including support strategies, process parameters and machine data.

●Desirable experience with CAD kernels (OpenCascade or similar), implicit/voxel modelling (PicoGK, OpenVDB) or generative design.

●Desirable experience in C++ or C#, and with MCP servers or multi-agent frameworks.

●Contributions to open-source projects and/or peer-reviewed publications are a plus.

●Fluent English.

●Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

●Excellent team-worker, who is agile, proactive, and has a "startup" attitude.

●Track record demonstrating creativity and ingenuity.

What we offer

●Competitive salary commensurate with your skills, experience, and contribution to the development of the Morph platform.

●The opportunity to shape the AI and knowledge layer of an intelligence-driven engineering and manufacturing platform from an early stage.

●Direct link between code and hardware: see the parts your software designs and prepares being printed in our in-house metal additive manufacturing (LPBF) facility.

●Involvement in high-impact programmes across the space, aerospace, defence and mobility sectors.

●Professional development and growth opportunities, including support for conferences, publications and open-source work.

●Potential for international travel.

●Access to a range of benefits that support your well-being, including private medical insurance.

About Outrigo

Outrigo is an engineering services company specializing in high-tech product development, with a strong focus on the aerospace and defense sectors. The company provides a full spectrum of engineering services, from design and analysis to testing and certification, supporting clients across the entire product lifecycle. With a global footprint, Outrigo operates as a key partner for companies looking to outsource complex engineering tasks, combining deep technical expertise with efficient project delivery.

Outrigo's Spanish presence is centered in Barcelona, where the company has established a significant engineering hub. This office serves as a key delivery center for international projects, making it an attractive destination for engineers seeking to work on challenging, high-tech projects in a Mediterranean setting. The Barcelona office fosters a collaborative, international work environment, and the company actively hires professionals from around the world, offering a pathway for international talent to contribute to cutting-edge engineering projects.

Industry: Engineering Services
Founded: 2015
Employees: 250–1,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: https://jobeax.com/link/gEaB9QhHEuOpeea1

Good to know if you are moving

Barcelona office is a key international engineering hub, offering exposure to global aerospace and defense projects.
The company actively recruits international talent and supports visa and relocation processes for qualified candidates.
Working language is typically English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in the aerospace and defense sectors.
The Barcelona location offers a vibrant city lifestyle and a strong international professional community.

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