Senior Ground Support Engineer I
Core
Design, analyze, procure, test, and operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling for rocket production, transport, and test operations.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (tooling & GSE)
Builds
Production tooling, ground support equipment, and transport tooling for the Neutron launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical design principles, GD&T, structural analysis (hand calculations & FEA), project management, large structure design, technical guidance to fabrication teams
Preferred skills
Non-linear FEA, CFD, heat transfer analysis, electrical schematics reading, metrology (measurement arm/laser tracker), hydraulic/pneumatic system integration, lift planning, Siemens NX/PLM, hands-on fabrication
Technologies
Siemens NX, PLM, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Concept and design production tooling, ground support equipment, and transport tooling; Perform structural analysis through hand calculations and FEA; Produce engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions; Coordinate and perform proof testing on equipment; Own the schedule, fabrication, and commissioning/implementation of projects; Provide technical guidance to machinists, fabricators, technicians, and procurement team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC