Mechanical Engineer, Tooling and MGSE (II-III)
Core
Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and Mission Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for spacecraft assembly, handling, and integration in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
Role type
Mid-career individual contributor mechanical engineer (tooling & MGSE)
Builds
Assembly fixtures, lifting/handling systems, transportation containers, and cleanroom tooling for autonomous spacecraft and interceptors
Domain
Aerospace & Defense (Space Systems)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD (CREO, NX, CATIA), PLM/PDM (Windchill, Teamcenter), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), tolerance and stack-up analysis, vendor oversight, DFM/DFMA input, root cause analysis, ASME/NASA/MIL-STD standards compliance
Preferred skills
Spacecraft/satellite tooling design, lifting/handling system design (ASME BTH-1), optical instrument handling, large structural weldment design, structural analysis (ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN), aircraft assembly jig design
Technologies
CREO, NX, CATIA V5, Windchill, Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, FEMAP, NASTRAN
Responsibilities
Design tooling and MGSE for spacecraft AI&T; develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings; manage design configurations; support vendor fabrication cycle; provide technical mentorship; lead design reviews; maintain cleanroom protocols; draft work instructions and BOMs; support root cause analyses; apply aerospace standards; provide DFM input
Seniority
Mid-career, hands-on IC with emerging leadership