NorthwoodSpace

Tooling Engineer II

Torrance, CA · Mid

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About the role

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
You will work with nearly every team at Northwood, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, test, site operations, supply chain, and deployment.

Own the design and delivery of production tooling from initial concept through deployment on the shop floor or in the field.
Partner with engineers, technicians, and operators to understand the underlying process, not just the requested tool, and develop solutions that improve quality, speed, safety, and repeatability.
Build quick prototypes when speed matters, then mature the design into robust, documented, maintainable equipment.
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, work instructions, commissioning plans, and maintenance documentation.
Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and deployment processes by reducing cycle time, improving ergonomics, simplifying operations, and increasing first-pass success.
Establish practical tooling standards and best practices as Northwood scales from low-rate builds to repeatable production and deployment.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience designing, building, or supporting tooling, fixtures, production equipment, manufacturing systems, or automation equipment.
Experience with CAD and drawing release workflows.
Working knowledge of electromechanical systems, pneumatics, actuators, sensors, motors, or motion-control hardware.
Familiarity with automation and controls concepts, including PLCs, ladder logic, relays, HMIs, industrial sensors, and machine safety systems.
Ability to take ambiguous process needs and turn them into working hardware quickly.
Strong communication skills and ability to work across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, test, operations, and deployment teams.
Experience taking tooling from prototype through production release, including validation, documentation, operator training, and maintenance planning.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Experience designing, commissioning, or maintaining automated or semi-automated production equipment.
Experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, AutomationDirect, or similar systems.
Experience writing, modifying, or troubleshooting ladder logic, structured text, HMI screens, or machine control sequences.
Experience designing lifting, rigging, hoist, crane, cart, ergonomic handling, or field deployment equipment.
Experience supporting aerospace, satellite, RF, robotics, automotive, industrial automation, or other high-reliability hardware production.
Familiarity with machine guarding, lockout/tagout, risk assessments, and equipment safety standards.
Experience working directly with machinists, fabricators, technicians, operators, and external vendors.
Additional Requirements:

Compensation at Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data.
Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood.
In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.
Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, flexible time off, 10 or more paid holidays per year, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology.
We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment

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