Ground Support Engineer II

• Concept and designproduction tooling,ground support equipment, and transport toolingbased oninputs from manufacturing engineers and the production group
• Perform structural analysis through hand calculations and FEA to ensure designs meet margining requirements
• Produce engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions to communicate design specifications and assembly tasks to fabricators and technicians
• Coordinate and perform proof testing on equipment to ensure that fabrication and assembly meets the requirements of the design
• Own the schedule, fabrication, and commissioning/implementation of your projects
• Provide technical guidance to internal machinists, fabricators, technicians, and procurement team to deliver projects on time

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of tooling design and analysis experience (or 9+ years of experience in lieu of a degree)
• Technical project management or manufacturing design experience
• Advanced understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T, efficient load paths, structural connections, and material properties
• Experience designing large structures for critical operations, such as crane lifts, transport, vertical and horizontal structural alignment, and production tooling, * Tooling manufacturing experience in aerospace, automotive,oil and gas,marine,or other large-scale fabrication industries
• Advanced non-linear FEA, CFD, and heat transfer analysis methods
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and P&ID’s
• Experience with metrology via measurement arm or laser tracker
• Experience integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical power systems (e.g., screws, hoists)
• Experience developing lift plans and specifying rigging for mobile and overhead cranes
• Project management experience in a fast-paced prototype fabrication shop
• Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar CAD/PLM software
• Hands-on proficiency with hand tools and basic fabrication equipment

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.

Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance.

Join one of the world’s fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you’ll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package, giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total Compensation (base and equity) $129,075 - $136,625 USD Base Salary $95,200 - $119,000 USD