Engineer - GSE & Tooling III - Fixed Term Verified today

About This Role

This position supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. The vehicle's first stage is fully reusable and was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

You will work with a multi-disciplined engineering team to design test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will create CAD models of tools and equipment, develop drawings of parts and assemblies, create model and assembly drawings of test configurations, and manage file formats in Windchill. You will also manage and lead the overall test tooling configuration and associated GSE design and build efforts for assigned test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and modify 3D models and drawings of test equipment, fixtures, GSE, tooling, and facilities.
• Create and modify test configuration assemblies and develop associated BOMs and drawings.
• Create and split conceptual structural models into components, joints, and assemblies.
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.
• Assist in the development of requirements, statements of work, and technical oversight of GSE vendors.
• Provide technical recommendations on tooling and equipment design.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status as needed.
• Support test engineers in test planning and address questions pertaining to test setup and load applications for all test load cases from a fixturing perspective.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience developing models, assemblies, and creating drawings.
• Experience designing vibration fixtures and performing modal analysis.
• Experience designing fixtures with high pressures and wide temperature ranges.
• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle GSE, fixtures, tooling, or structures.
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric or ProE software and Windchill or equivalent.
• Experience creating assembly and installation models and drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical joint and weldment design and component integration.
• Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience in drawing generation, checking, and life cycle or release processes.
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complicated assemblies and coordinate design and assembly details across multiple stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test and test fixtures or tooling assemblies.
• Experience supporting large-scale GSE assembly and integration.
• Experience supporting fabrication instruction of GSE.
• Experience with fluids or cryogenic tooling design.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20 annually. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock options available for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Paid time off up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Employees may be eligible for bonuses based on role type and job level at the company's discretion.

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. A standard background check is required for all positions.