Job Title: Tooling Engineer to support NASA’s SLS Stages Element for Core Stage Manufacturing and Operations
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Responsibilities:
This posting is for a Tooling Engineer to support NASA’s SLS Stages Element for Core Stage Manufacturing and Operations at Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), Kennedy Space Center (KSC), and other sites as required.
This position provides independent technical insight and engineering evaluation of the Stages prime contractor’s tooling activities associated with Core Stage manufacturing integration and test operations.
The selected candidate will serve as a technical expert ensuring tooling systems meet performance, quality, safety, and integration requirements aligned with Core State production objectives.
The responsible engineer will:
Review and evaluate tooling requirements defined by the Stages prime contractor.
Assess completeness, technical adequacy, and safety considerations of tooling concepts and design documentation.
Participate in tooling concept reviews, preliminary design reviews (PDRs), and critical design reviews (CDRs).
Provide independent engineering recommendations to NASA leadership.
Review and evaluate tooling requirements defined by the Stages prime contractor.
Assess completeness, technical adequacy, and safety considerations of tooling concepts and design documentation.
Participate in tooling concept reviews, preliminary design reviews (PDRs), and critical design reviews (CDRs).
Provide independent engineering recommendations to NASA leadership.
Review contractor-led validation and acceptance activities for new or modified tooling.
Assess functional test results and tooling certification readiness.
Support integration between tooling systems, flight hardware, ground support equipment (GSE), and manufacturing flow.
Evaluate contractor maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance plans, and troubleshooting approaches.
Assess tool wear, damage, and degradation evaluations.
Ensure incorporation of lessons learned into future tooling designs.
Support communication of tooling technical status and risks across NASA engineering and manufacturing teams.
Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and engineering boards.
Provide status inputs to Stages Element leadership.
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline and a minimum 5 years of mechanical design or tooling experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments or a MS and 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. degree and 1 year experience from an accredited engineering school.
Experience evaluating or designing tooling solutions such as lifting fixtures, weld tooling, assembly jigs, GSE, or test support equipment.
Ability to assess structural adequacy, manufacturability, maintainability, and safety of tooling solutions.
Familiarity with CAD software (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent).
Understanding of tooling lifecycle processes including requirements development, design reviews, procurement oversight, fabrication, validation, and sustainment.
Experience working directly with aerospace contractors or providing technical insight into contractor performance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate within strict communication protocol guidelines.
Preferences:
Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing programs.
Experience with SLS, Core Stage, or large aerospace structural assembly programs.
Knowledge of manufacturing flow optimization and factory operations.
Familiarity with NASA review processes and Problem Assessment System (PAS) reporting.
Experience supporting development programs from design through qualification and delivery.
Experience participating in contractor insight/oversight environments.
Experience in systems engineering integration related to manufacturing execution processes.
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
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Compensation Details:
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Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
02/25/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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