Engineer

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

The GSE group interact directly with vehicle production, launch systems, and other test and operational groups. We put a strong emphasis on design capability and hands-on technical ability, as our engineers are directly involved with design, analysis, equipment operation, trouble-shooting, and active engagement with engineering and maintenance personnel.

Tasks will include conceptual design, cost estimating, schedule estimating, requirements definition, detailed design, procurement, vendor management, design reviews, analysis, commissioning, and production floor support. You will work in a multi-functional team role with manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, and project management functions.

Responsibilities will include:

Design and manage tooling through development and build life cycle to support production.
Perform analysis (Hand Calculations & FEA) to support tooling design
Create Statement of Works ( SOW) for tooling to be designed and built by external vendors.
Be responsible Engineer for induvial tooling projects.
Coordinate directly with manufacturing, operations, and product development personnel to understand operational requirements and develop GSE to meet those requirements.
Design of Concept CAD models using PTC Creo.
Review and approve drawings for drawing standards and manufacturability.
Develop and approve design specifications, performance specifications, fabrication specifications, acceptance test procedures, and maintenance plans, for development of GSE.
Manage external design and fabrication partners through complete project lifecycle (requirements gathering through delivery and acceptance) to ensure GSE is functionally correct and meets requirements set forth in specifications.
Represent GSE considerations in manufacturing, operational, and program technical reviews
Oversee equipment fabrication, assembly, and installation.
Active involvement in functional checkouts and commissioning of equipment.
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status.
Participate in continuous training and skills development.
Create and present technical documentation that clearly conveys design intent and adherence to standards, requirements, and specifications.

Qualifications:

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space.
Minimum of a bachelor s college degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, structural, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or other major requiring engineering or manufacturing core courses
7+ years experience with design and integration of mechanical systems (mechanisms, power transmission components, hydraulics, fluids systems, etc.), electrical systems/components, control systems, support frames/structures, and/or lifting fixtures.
Design of GSE for production, manufacturing, and testing of launch vehicles and launch vehicle support systems.
Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion
Experience with CAD modeling and drawings in PTC Creo.
Experience with revision control and data configuration in Windchill.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
Hand calculations of structural and mechanical components.
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.

Desired:

FEA Analysis and hand calculations of structural and mechanical components.
Experience working on aerospace development programs, production lines, or field operations in both design and hands-on roles; experience on commercial development programs a plus.
Experience with design specification, procurement, operation, and maintenance of GSE.
Extremely customer focused with strong communication skills.
A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances.
Experience with multiple CAD packages, Catia, SolidWorks, etc.
Hands on fabrication, assembly, or maintenance experience
Familiarity with Industry Code Standards.