Ground Support Engineer II
Core
Design, analyze, procure, test, and operate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and tooling for rocket production, transport, and test operations.
Role type
Mechanical engineer (ground support equipment)
Builds
Production tooling, ground support equipment, and transport tooling for rocket launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Launch vehicle manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical design, structural analysis, FEA, GD&T, project management, CAD/PLM, fabrication oversight, lift planning, rigging specification
Preferred skills
Non-linear FEA, CFD, heat transfer analysis, electrical schematics reading, metrology, hydraulic/pneumatic systems integration, Siemens NX
Technologies
Siemens NX, FEA software, CAD/PLM tools
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
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience) or Senior (9+ years experience)