Tooling Engineer I
$86,000–$122,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Own the design, activation, and implementation of fixtures and tooling for Haven-1 assembly, lifting, and handling. Collaborate with integration and manufacturing to define vehicle integration flows, manufacturing processes, and tooling interfaces. Perform mechanical analysis for spacecraft fixtures and develop operation and maintenance plans for all test equipment. Manage vendor relationships to identify new technologies and coordinate tooling modifications for production changes. Solve production-related issues with engineering stakeholders and technicians while managing project schedules and critical deadlines. This role supports the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends to support mission milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline
- Experience with GD&T
- 1+ years of experience in aerospace/mechanical/automotive design and/or tooling
- 1+ years of experience in NX or other 3D CAD packages
- Hands-on experience with handling, lifting, or building engineered assemblies
- Experience making and running FEA models on structural components
- Knowledge of project planning and execution practices, including logic-linked schedule management
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Must either be a 'U.S. person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with work orders and assembly instructions
- Design of pneumatic, electrical, or hydraulic motion systems
- Critical lifting and break overs fixtures
- Integration tooling design
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
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