Mechanical GSE Engineer

Work Arrangement: On-site

Industry: Space / Aerospace

Position Overview

EVONA is partnering with a growing space technology organization seeking a Mechanical GSE Engineer to support spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT). This engineer will design and develop the mechanical ground support equipment, fixtures, tooling, and handling equipment required to safely assemble, transport, integrate, and test flight hardware.

The position combines mechanical design with hands-on engineering support throughout fabrication and AIT.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), fixtures, tooling, and jigs for spacecraft hardware.
• Develop 3D CAD models, engineering layouts, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Define mechanical interfaces between GSE, tooling, and flight hardware.
• Develop tooling concepts based on structural, manufacturing, handling, and operational requirements.
• Support fabrication and assembly of tooling and ground support equipment.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test activities.
• Develop and maintain interface control and manufacturing documentation.
• Evaluate tooling designs against technical and structural requirements.
• Support engineering trade studies and design decisions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, AIT, and other engineering disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience designing mechanical tooling, fixtures, jigs, or GSE.
• Aerospace, spacecraft, or high-reliability manufacturing/AIT experience.
• Strong CAD and mechanical drawing experience.
• Understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE/GSE) experience.
• Spacecraft or aerospace AIT experience.
• Autodesk Inventor experience.
• Design experience with large welded steel structures and fixtures.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• PDM/PLM experience.
• FEM or structural analysis experience.
• Advanced engineering degree.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard engineering/office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to support light assembly activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with spacecraft hardware and take mechanical support equipment from initial concept through design, fabrication, validation, and AIT use .

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