Tooling Engineer

• Design custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids for large aerospace structures (e.g., cylindrical pressure vessels, primary structures, and module interfaces) 

• Develop tooling for welding, machining, structural testing, and precision assembly 

• Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups 

• Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on your designs rapidly 

• Build finite element models to assess your designs in detail 

• Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs reality. This includes: 

• Managing the schedule/budget for tooling that you own 

• Tracking and dispositioning non-conformances 

About You 

You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker. You have an ability to make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.  

Required Attributes 

• Demonstrated past ownership of complex tooling projects which interact with aerospace/aviation flight hardware, from requirements through test 

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering 

• Experience writing manufacturing work instructions and build documentation for tooling incorporation  

• Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages such as NX and Simcenter 3D or similar. Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter or similar) 

• Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings 

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field 

Bonus Points for 

• Experience with Metrology tools (laser trackers, CMM) 

• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NASA standards, or human-rated hardware requirements) 

• Experience supporting environmental or structural testing (pressure testing, load testing, vibration testing) 

• Hands-on experience with welding fixture design (especially for aluminum or stainless steel structures used in space applications) 

• Hands-on experience with structural/propulsion test stand design and commissioning