Job Description
Job Title: GSE & Tooling Engineer III
Location: Kent, WA
Job Type: Contract
Hours: 40/week
Pay Rate: $97 - $104/hr
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists and engineers, you will work with a variety of multi-disciplined engineers to design test equipment, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and other hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will create CAD models of tools and equipment, create drawings of parts and assemblies, create model/assembly drawings of test configurations, and facilitate proper format and file management in the Windchill life cycle application. You will also manage and lead the overall test tooling configuration and associated GSE design/build efforts for assigned test campaigns.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities include:
- You will support test, tooling and design engineers in the design and CAD activities of test equipment in accordance with industry standards as follows:
- Design, create and modify 3D models and drawings of test equipment, fixtures, GSE, tooling, and facilities.
- Create and modify test configuration assemblies and develop associated BOMs and drawings.
- Create Interface Control Models and Interface Control Drawings.
- Create/split conceptual structural models into components, joints, and assemblies.
- Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.
- Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.
- Assist in the development of requirements, statements of work, and technical oversight of GSE vendors.
- Provide technical recommendations on tooling and equipment design.
- Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status as needed.
- Support test engineers in test planning and address questions pertaining to the test setup and load applications for all test load cases from a fixturing perspective.
Qualifications
- Bachelor"s degree in engineering.
- 5+ years of experience developing models/assemblies and creating drawings.
- Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle GSE, fixtures, tooling and/or structures.
- Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill or equivalent.
- Experience creating assembly and installation models and drawings.
- Familiarity with mechanical joint and weldment design and component integration.
- Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
- Experience in drawing generation, checking, and life cycle/release processes.
- Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complicated assemblies as well as coordinate design and assembly details across multiple stakeholders.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with test and/or test fixtures/tooling assemblies.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% during major test campaigns.
- Experience supporting large scale GSE assembly/integration.
- Experience supporting fabrication instruction of GSE.
- Experience with fluids or cryo tooling design
If you are interested, please apply via the 'apply now' link provided. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed or more information, please visit our website at
"Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."
Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. We consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.
Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law
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