Energetics Tool Engineer (Level V)
Core
Design, fabricate, and validate tooling and equipment for solid rocket motor manufacturing, specifically for energetic operations including propellant casting, curing, and cutting.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/aerospace tooling engineer
Builds
Tooling and equipment for solid rocket motor production lines
Domain
Defense / Aerospace propulsion / Energetics
Required skills
Solid rocket motor tool design, DFM/DFA, GD&T, Finite Element analysis, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), fixture/jig design, tooling material selection, machining processes, tolerance analysis, configuration management, MES/EAM/CMMS systems
Preferred skills
Missile Defense Agency program support, SRM motor case/nozzle/divert system tooling, automation tool design
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, ASME Y14.5, MES, EAM, CMMS
Responsibilities
Manage tooling projects from concept to fabrication; develop tooling concepts and improve manufacturing processes; deliver detailed design documentation (CAD, drawings, specs); inspect tool configuration for compliance; perform stress analysis; support operations and process engineering; mentor junior designers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
