Mechanical Engineer – GSE and Tooling Design

Description

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, the leader in innovation, manufacturing and operations in the small satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital Corporation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer – GSE and Tooling Design. The Mechanical Engineer – GSE and Tooling Design will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and will support the mechanical engineering team efforts in design, analysis, build and test of spacecraft and its subsystems. You will apply your technical expertise to design, analyze, prototype, and build Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Tooling in support of satellite production and testing.

This position will own GSE and tooling hardware responsibilities across all many programs and will interact regularly with other members of multiple product teams. The perfect candidate will be strong in hands-on experience, mechanical intuition, and employ a ground-up approach to problem solving. Incumbent will have strong technical and interpersonal skills and will thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment with a strong drive to continue to augment technical skills.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In coordination with a multi-disciplinary team, identify, develop requirements for, design, and deliver to production Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and Tooling in support of the assembly, integration and test of spacecraft, spacecraft systems and components, to include lifting equipment, working platforms, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, jigs, or aids.
• Support the development of production, assembly, and test flow and concepts of operation, especially with respect to required GSE and Tooling.
• Create and maintain CAD models of GSE/Tooling assemblies and components.
• In coordination with subject-matter-expert analysis team, perform design-oriented analysis of GSE and tooling applications.
• Create or update drawings, procedures and reports (assembly, integration, test, commissioning) and engineering change orders for GSE assemblies and components.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, automation engineers and production personnel on implementing design for manufacturing and assembly best practices.
• Support Assembly, Integration, and Test teams on the production floor as related to GSE and Tooling use, to include conducting prototype/initial run assembly operations.
• Ownership for delivering GSE for production use, up to and including assembly, testing, and training on appropriate use of the equipment/tooling.
• Perform other tasks, as assigned, in support of the Mechanical Design team objectives.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 1-5 years professional experience in relevant mechanical systems in aerospace, defense, automotive or related industry.
• Mechanical design and analysis experience using CAD, hand calculations and analysis tools.
• Experience with Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles.
• Experience in hardware manufacturing: assembly, integration, testing, fabrication, machining, etc.
• Able to own assigned projects and efforts from end-to-end.
• Experience building and fixing things (cars, bikes, motorcycles, robots, woodworking projects, R/C anything, or anything else mechanical).

ADDITIONAL DIFFERENTIATORS:

• Experience establishing build flow and production concepts of operations for large volume production.
• Proficient with all types of hand tools and basic fabrication equipment. Hands on experience building hardware.
• Familiar with ASME Y14 series specifications including ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with SolidWorks & EPDM.
• Hardware ownership.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong digital literacy (MS Office, MS PowerPoint, and tools such as Jira and Confluence).
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Passion for space.

Benefits

• Employee Equity Incentive Program
• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(K) Match
• Unlimited PTO

DISCLAIMERS:

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may also require the possession of an existing United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

ABOUT TERRAN ORBITAL:

Founded in 2013 in Irvine, California, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading vertically integrated provider of end-to-end satellite solutions. Terran Orbital combines satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. In addition, Terran Orbital is developing the world’s largest, most advanced NextGen Earth Observation constellation to provide persistent, real-time earth imagery.

Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.