Tooling Engineer

DESE Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Tooling Engineer position. If you feel like you have the skills and qualifications for this job, please apply now! Job Details: The candidate will support the design, development, and documentation of tooling used for manufacturing, ground support, and test operations. This role involves generating 3D and 2D engineering drawings in accordance with ASME-Y14.5, developing operational concepts, analyzing specifications, and supporting the creation of technical work products such as tooling requirements and statements of work. The candidate will work closely with manufacturing, systems, and design engineering teams to deliver high-quality mechanical tooling solutions, including MGSE and production tooling for composite and structural applications. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working across a variety of hardware and operational domains.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
Ability to create engineering drawings compliant with ASME-Y14.5 standards
Experience with mechanical design or tooling development
Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly and work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience designing MGSE, production tooling, or custom mechanical fixtures
Familiarity with composite manufacturing, reflector structures, or antenna systems
Experience with CAD modeling and drawing-generation tools
Understanding of manufacturing processes, weldments, and structural design principles
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks

Responsibilities

Generate 3D and 2D engineering drawings that meet ASME-Y14.5 standards.
Create detailed models, assemblies, and documentation supporting tooling, fixtures, and ground hardware.
Develop CONOPs outlining operational intent, workflow, and usage scenarios for tooling and MGSE.
Clearly define operational steps, environmental considerations, and integration processes.
Analyze specifications and program documentation to author tooling requirements.
Interpret system needs and translate them into actionable tooling performance criteria.
Develop SOW inputs using provided templates to support tooling procurement and fabrication activities.
Document deliverables, acceptance criteria, and technical expectations for vendors and suppliers.
Perform simple hand calculations or FEA analyses to support composite reflector antenna tooling or structural design needs.
Provide engineering rationale and verification for tooling performance and safety.
Develop mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) and production tooling such as rotisseries, test fixtures, handling aids, and structural weldments.
Support the lifecycle of tooling from concept through fabrication, integration, and validation.