Engineer - GSE & Tooling III - Fixed Term

We are working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

About the role

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. As part of a hardworking team, you will work with a variety of multi-disciplined engineers to design test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will create CAD models of tools and equipment, create drawings of parts and assemblies, create model/assembly drawings of test configurations, and facilitate proper format and file management in the Windchill life cycle application. You will also manage and lead the overall test tooling configuration and associated GSE design/build efforts for assigned test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Design, create and modify 3D models and drawings of test equipment, fixtures, GSE, tooling, and facilities.
• Create and modify test configuration assemblies and develop associated BOMs and drawings.
• Create/split conceptual structural models into components, joints, and assemblies.
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.
• Assist in the development of requirements, statements of work, and technical oversight of GSE vendors.
• Provide technical recommendations on tooling and equipment design.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status as needed.
• Support test engineers in test planning and address questions pertaining to the test setup and load applications for all test load cases from a fixturing perspective.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience developing models/assemblies and creating drawings.
• Experience designing vibration fixtures and performing modal analysis.
• Experience designing fixture with high pressures, and wide temperature ranges.
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle GSE, fixtures, tooling and/or structures.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill or equivalent.
• Experience creating assembly and installation models and drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical joint and weldment design and component integration.
• Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience in drawing generation, checking, and life cycle/release processes.
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complicated assemblies as well as coordinate design and assembly details across multiple stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test and/or test fixtures/tooling assemblies.
• Experience supporting large scale GSE assembly/integration.
• Experience supporting fabrication instruction of GSE.
• Experience with fluids or cryogenic tooling design.

Pay

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.