Mechanical Engineer, Space Based InterceptorsTooling & MGSE Design (Senior - Staff)
Core
Technical authority and team leader for tooling and ground support equipment (MGSE) design, fabrication, and lifecycle management for Space Based Interceptors programs.
Role type
Senior/Staff Mechanical Engineer (Tooling & MGSE Design)
Builds
Precision interceptor assembly fixtures, kill vehicle integration tooling, canister and launcher assembly GSE, STE/ATP fixtures, below-the-hook lifting devices, and missile transportation containers.
Domain
Defense manufacturing, missile defense, space-based interceptors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tooling design and strategy, vendor lifecycle management, GD&T and tolerance analysis, DoD/MDA regulatory compliance, root cause analysis, configuration control, structural analysis, weld joint design
Preferred skills
Experience with THAAD/PAC-3/SM-3/NGI programs, kill vehicle integration tooling, ATF Employee Possessor status management, large structural weldment design, solid rocket motor handling tooling
Technologies
CREO, NX, CATIA V5, Windchill, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN
Responsibilities
Define tooling engineering strategies and standards; lead design of complex tooling and GSE; manage vendor relationships from SOW to fabrication oversight; chair PDR/CDR reviews; enforce safety and regulatory compliance; lead root cause investigations; maintain configuration control; develop program schedules and budgets.
Seniority
Senior/Staff, hands-on IC with team leadership