Weld Tooling Design Engineer - R0166711 Job

The Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED), a primary contractor for NASA since 1989, is comprised of 10 companies and is located at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.
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Position Description:
This position is part of the Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) support to the NASA EM32 Welding & Manufacturing (W&M) team under the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract to the NASA MSFC Engineering Directorate.
Responsibilities:
Develop fixture design concepts to position and hold components during friction stir weld and/or fusion weld manufacturing operations including:
Basic fixture structure and the method(s) for aligning the fixture to the welding machine.
Fixture-to-part interfaces.
Fixture automation mechanics.
Developing and maintaining proper positioning and alignment of parts under expected process forces to meet manufacturing requirements.
Assuring tool clearances necessary to perform required manufacturing operations.
Controlling fixture thermal characteristics to assure satisfactory manufacturing results.
Developing jig design concepts necessary to support Welding & Manufacturing team operations. Developing lifting and handling tool design concepts necessary to support Welding & Manufacturing team operations. Planning for safe fixture/jig/tool assembly, integration, and use. Mentoring more junior engineers as they model and analyze the fixtures, jigs and tools; and as they produce fixture/jig/tool drawings, parts lists, assembly plans and/or operating procedures. Exchanging ideas, information, and/or offer technical advice concerning tooling matters. Developing tooling experiments to evaluate new tooling concepts. Helping other EM32 Welding & Manufacturing Team customers understand and resolve tooling problems.
The selected candidate serves as a fully competent engineer or scientist in all conventional aspects of the subject matter or the functional area of the assignments. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering/scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to satisfy unusual or specialized requirements. The selected candidate can represent the organization at technical meetings and conferences and may guide or be assisted by engineers/scientists or technicians.

A degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred. Typical educational requirements are the equivalent of a minimum of a BS with at least 5 years of experience or an MS with at least 3 years of experience. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain permission to operate customer-owned vehicles in support of work activities. The selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, automobile liability insurance and successfully complete a company defensive driving training class.
Relevant candidate work experience will be evaluated against ESSCA contract engineering labor categories.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the following customer safety certifications:
Welding Safety.
The selected candidate must have demonstrated experience developing fixture design concepts, jigs and lifting/handling tools in an aerospace manufacturing development environment. The focus of this work is reusable tooling which can accommodate a variety of development projects rather that single-use, automated manufacturing equipment typically used in production line environments. Cost and time to develop/adapt, manufacture, assemble and integrate tooling to support new requirements is the primary emphasis of this work. The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to develop long-term tooling strategies which will accommodate a variety of development projects. Previous experience working with the following specifications and standards or their predecessors is desired, but not required:
1. NASA-STD-5006, “General Fusion Welding Requirements for Aerospace Materials Used in Flight Hardware.”
2. MSFC-SPEC-3679, “Process Specification – Welding Aerospace Hardware.”
3. ANSI/AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1, “Specification for Fusion Welding for Aerospace Applications.”
4. NASA-STD-8719.9, “Standard for Lifting Devices and Equipment,” revalidated 10/7/07.
5. Marshall Procedural Requirement (MPR) 6430.1-1, “Lifting Equipment and Operations, with Change 1 (4/22/14),” previously MWI 6430.1G-1, “Lifting Equipment and Operations,” (10/20/08).

Star ID will be required to obtain access to MSFC.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.
ASED offers a partnership in which you can grow personally and professionally within a framework of strong leadership, competitive compensation, and rewarding career paths. Come join our team on the Engineering Services and Science Capability Augmentation (ESSCA) contract whose work is destined to have a long-range effect on future generations!
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