Senior Tooling Engineer — Satellite Production Systems

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Los Angeles seeks a qualified candidate to design and fabricate tooling essential for satellite production. The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with over 5 years of industry experience in mechanical design and hands-on fabrication. Compensation includes a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $175,000 plus equity in the company, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical design and analysis.
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies for aerospace applications.
• Hands-on experience in fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate tooling and material handling systems for satellite production.
• Lead development of satellite subsystem production fixtures.
• Drive continuous improvement of tooling and production operations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electromechanical design

Hands-on fabrication

CAD software

FEA software

Structural analysis

GD&T application

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or relevant engineering discipline

Tools

NX (Unigraphics)

Teamcenter PLM

Simcenter 3D

Femap

Hypermesh

Job description

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Los Angeles seeks a qualified candidate to design and fabricate tooling essential for satellite production. The role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with over 5 years of industry experience in mechanical design and hands-on fabrication. Compensation includes a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $175,000 plus equity in the company, along with a comprehensive benefits package.