Mechanical Engineer, GSE & Tooling Design

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the 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 is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer, GSE & Tooling Design to join our growing team. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer, GSE & Tooling Design will support the mechanical engineering team's efforts in designing, analyzing, building, and testing the spacecraft and its subsystems. You will apply your technical expertise to design, analyze, prototype, and build Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Tooling to support satellite production and testing. This position will own GSE and tooling hardware responsibilities across all many programs and regularly interact with other members of multiple product teams. The perfect candidate will be strong in hands-on experience and mechanical intuition and employ a ground-up approach to problem-solving. The incumbent will have strong technical and interpersonal skills and thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment with a solid drive to continue augmenting technical skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate 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, including 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 concerning required GSE and Tooling
• Create and maintain CAD models of GSE/Tooling assemblies and components
• Collaborate 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, including conducting prototype/initial run assembly operations
• Ownership for delivering GSE for production use, up to and including assembly, testing, and training on the appropriate use of the equipment/tooling
• Perform other tasks, as assigned, in support of the Mechanical Design team objectives

Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of 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) 

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $75,000-$120,000       

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!   

About Terran Orbital 

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com 

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. 

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the 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 require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

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. 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.  

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.