Mechanical Engineer, Tooling and MGSE (II-III)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop tooling and MGSE for spacecraft AI&T including assembly fixtures, lifting and handling systems (spreader bars, lift adapters, rotation fixtures), transportation and environmental containers, STE/ATP fixtures, and cleanroom tooling.
• Develop 3D CAD models and production-level 2D drawings in CREO or NX; manage design configurations through Windchill or Teamcenter PLM/PDM.
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and perform tolerance and stack-up analyses with increasing independence.
• Support and begin to lead vendors through the fabrication cycle: coordinate design reviews, monitor build progress, and lead tool inspection and acceptance activities.
• Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to entry-level engineers on the team.
• Participate in and begin leading portions of tooling design reviews (PDR/CDR); support technical presentations for program management and customers.
• Develop and maintain cleanroom tooling protocols; support spacecraft AI&T contamination control requirements.
• Draft, review, and redline work instructions, lift plans, BOMs, and manufacturing routers for spacecraft assembly operations.
• Support root cause analyses on tooling anomalies and contribute to CAPA implementation.
• Apply ASME BTH-1, NASA SP-8077, JSC-65289, ASME Y14.100, and applicable MIL-STDs with increasing autonomy.
• Provide DFM/DFMA input to spacecraft hardware design teams; contribute to hardware design reviews as the tooling representative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.
• 2-7 years of professional experience designing tooling, fixtures, or MGSE in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO, NX, CATIA V5, or equivalent) and PLM/PDM (Windchill or Teamcenter).
• Solid working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and demonstrated experience performing tolerance and stack-up analyses.
• Demonstrated experience taking tool designs through fabrication, vendor oversight, and acceptance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Office Suite.
• U.S. citizenship or equivalent ITAR eligibility; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.