Aerospace Weld Tooling Design Engineer

Amentum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) seeks a seasoned engineer to design fixtures, jigs, and tooling for aerospace welding and manufacturing near NASA MSFC. You will mentor junior engineers and develop reusable tooling concepts for multiple projects, ensuring safety and precision.

Based in Huntsville, AL, you will work on-site with the EM32 Welding & Manufacturing team under ESSCA, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable fixtures and tools for space hardware.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Civil Eng from ABET institution; 5+ years experience or MS with 3+ years.
• Ability to obtain/maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles; valid license.
• Must obtain Welding Safety certification and other customer safety credentials.
• Experience developing fixture concepts, jigs, and lifting/handling tools in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop fixture designs to position/hold components during friction stir fusion welding operations.
• Design fixture structure and alignment methods; fixture-to-part interfaces.
• Develop fixture automation mechanics and tooling concepts for W&M team.
• Maintain proper part positioning under process forces to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Control fixture thermal characteristics; ensure satisfactory welding results.
• Mentor engineers; prepare drawings, parts lists, and operating procedures.

Skills

Fixture design concepts

Jigs and tooling design

Mentor junior engineers

Troubleshooting problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (ABET)

MS in Mechanical or Civil Eng (optional)

Job description

Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) seeks a seasoned engineer to design fixtures, jigs, and tooling for aerospace welding and manufacturing near NASA MSFC. You will mentor junior engineers and develop reusable tooling concepts for multiple projects, ensuring safety and precision.

Based in Huntsville, AL, you will work on-site with the EM32 Welding & Manufacturing team under ESSCA, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable fixtures and tools for space hardware.