Tooling Engineer
Core
Design, activate, and implement fixtures and tooling for the assembly, lifting, and handling of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Tooling Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Fixtures and tooling for Haven-1 space station assembly and manufacturing processes.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Station Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, GD&T, 3D CAD (NX), large assembly handling, project planning, vendor management, mechanical analysis
Preferred skills
Pneumatic/electrical/hydraulic motion systems, critical lifting fixtures, integration tooling design
Technologies
NX, 3D CAD packages
Responsibilities
Own design and implementation of fixtures and tooling; define vehicle integration flow and manufacturing processes; perform mechanical analysis for spacecraft fixtures; manage project schedules and vendor relationships; develop operation and maintenance plans for test fixtures; coordinate tooling modifications.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior IC