Design production tooling and test equipment for high-reliability space component manufacturing environments (from piece part level through full assembly)
Work hands-on with prototypes and production hardware to validate designs
Create detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation for tooling fabrication and use
Define specifications and design requirements for tooling solutions that meet stringent space-grade quality standards
Actively participate in tool tryouts and first article builds
Utilize standard CAD software platforms (Creo/NX) and engineering analysis tools to develop tooling concepts, detailed designs, and manufacturing drawings
Under general supervision, take designs from initial concept through final release in document control
Design fixtures, test equipment, handling devices, cabling assemblies, and related hardware for space component production and testing
Build or assist in building prototype tooling to prove out concepts
Collaborate with engineering staff and procurement to determine cost estimates for tooling designs and hardware
Interface directly with manufacturing, quality, and test teams on the production floor to develop solutions for production challenges
Specify and select materials and hardware necessary for tooling fabrication, including fasteners, structural materials, and specialized components suitable for cleanroom environments and high-reliability space applications
Conduct and participate in design reviews to verify proper form, fit, and function
Perform hands-on tolerance analysis and design validation activities in the production environment
Ensure tooling designs support contamination control and meet cleanliness requirements for space hardware
Troubleshoot and modify tooling directly as issues arise
Lead or support special improvement projects focused on tooling optimization, design standardization, and manufacturing process enhancement for space component production

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Creo/NX)
Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability principles preferred
Tooling design, fixture design, or test equipment design experience in aerospace, space systems, or other high-reliability industries is highly desired
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and contamination control practices is a plus
Practical machining, fabrication, or assembly experience

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

tooling designfixture designtest equipment design3D CAD softwareGD&Ttolerance analysisdesign for manufacturabilitymachiningfabricationassembly

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipattention to detail