Sr. Tool & Fixture Design Engineer

Description

What you'll do:

• Design and release tooling, fixtures, workholding, and mechanical equipment to support CNC machining and manufacturing  
• Create CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation for production tooling  
• Design and maintain ground support equipment (GSE) for assembly, integration, testing, and transportation  
• Partner with manufacturing teams to optimize machining processes, tooling, and fixture designs  
• Perform tolerance analyses, manufacturability reviews, and fit/function evaluations 
• Troubleshoot tooling and production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions  
• Coordinate tooling fabrication, procurement, installation, validation, and commissioning  
• Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, cycle time, repeatability, equipment utilization, and cost  
• Ensure tooling and equipment comply with safety, quality, and operational standards 

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) field
• 3+ years of tooling or manufacturing equipment design experience  
• Experience with 3D CAD, CNC machining, GD&T, and manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, welding, assembly, and fabrication  

• Experience designing fixtures for 4-axis and 5-axis CNC machining  
• Knowledge of cutting tools, workholding systems, and machine setup optimization  
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, or space hardware manufacturing  
• Experience performing FEA, structural analysis, or load calculations for tooling and lifting equipment  
• Experience with PLM/MRP systems and engineering change processes  
• Knowledge of ergonomics and operator-centered tooling design  
• Hands-on machining or fabrication experience  
• Experience supporting environmental testing, integration, or production ground support equipment (GSE) systems 

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments  
• Ability to support production, solve manufacturing issues, collaborate across teams, and manage multiple priorities  
• Frequent interaction with CNC machines, fabrication equipment, and production hardware  
• Hands-on support of active production and integration operations may be required  
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work around industrial equipment safely  

Benefits and Perks

• Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
• Equity ownership in the company
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and parental leave
• Home office set up reimbursement
• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks