Manufacturing Engineer, Structures and Mechanical Integration, Space
Core
Design and develop mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) and tooling for spacecraft structures and vehicle integration lines, while executing mechanical integration processes in a cleanroom environment.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (structures and mechanical integration)
Builds
Mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), tooling, and spacecraft structures
Domain
Aerospace / Space manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical/structural engineering design, MGSE and tooling design, load-path and structural-margin analysis, cleanroom manufacturing (ISO 5/7), precision fastening and torque control, root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), PFMEA, first article inspection, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis
Preferred skills
Satellite/spacecraft integration experience, structural analysis (hand calculations or FEA), mass-properties verification, space workmanship standards (NASA-STD-8739, IPC-620, ECSS), cycle-time/yield improvement
Technologies
Siemens NX, Foundry, Teamcenter, Laser tracker, CMM, Photogrammetry
Responsibilities
Design lifting/handling fixtures, rotation stands, and transport fixtures; perform load-path checks and coordinate proof-load testing; develop and qualify mechanical integration processes; author work instructions and as-built records; drive Design for Manufacturability; own cleanroom manufacturing practice; lead root cause analysis for nonconformances; support design and manufacturing readiness reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC