JOB-1834
A fast-growing defense technology company that manufactures solid rocket motors is looking for a mechanical engineer to design heavy-duty tooling for its production line. The work involves moving and processing very large quantities of energetic material safely, and it directly supports the company’s first production deliveries.
What you’ll own
- Design production tooling at large scale, including handling assemblies, fixtures, jigs and molds for oversized batches of energetic precursor chemicals
- Engineer ways to keep materials within the required temperature window, move them between facilities and split them into smaller lots ahead of casting
- Partner with colleagues in design, manufacturing and production to deliver tooling that meets demanding cost, quality and schedule targets
- Lead projects from concept through installation on the production floor, using finite element analysis checks, tolerance analysis and DFM discipline
- Coach newer engineers and shop technicians in tooling, while keeping everything compliant with industry standards for aerospace and defense
Who thrives here
- Three to ten years designing tooling or fixtures for large, heavy, dynamic or hazardous hardware
- Strong CAD skills for complex structural equipment
- Solid structural fundamentals: load paths, FEA, dynamics and sizing of welded or fabricated structures
- A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing or a related engineering field
- Experience in a fast-moving setting such as a startup or pilot-build environment, not only at a long-established prime
- A safety-first habit of spotting hazards early
- Eligibility for ITAR-controlled work (U.S. person)
On-site in Los Angeles. Visa sponsorship and transfers are not available.
