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Design, build, and improve production tooling and automated equipment to scale ground system manufacturing and deployment. Collaborate cross-functionally to turn process needs into robust, repeatable hardware solutions from concept to shop floor.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience with 3+ years of experience in tooling or automation design. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance and have strong hands-on hardware debugging skills.
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 like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Northwood is looking for a Tooling Engineer to design, build, commission, and improve the tools and equipment that enable us to manufacture, assemble, test, deploy, and scale our ground systems.
This is a highly cross-functional role. You will work with nearly every team at Northwood, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing, test, site operations, supply chain, and deployment. The tools you build will support antenna alignment, installation, robotic dispensing, lifting, assembly, precision positioning, field deployment, automated production equipment, and other systems that help Northwood move faster and build reliably at scale.
We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable designing hardware, working hands-on in the shop, debugging equipment on the production floor, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to turn rough process needs into robust, repeatable tooling.
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.
Bring up automated and semi-automated production equipment, including sensor integration, actuator selection, control panels, PLC logic, HMIs, and machine safety features.
Troubleshoot tooling and equipment issues in real time, including mechanical failures, control logic problems, operator usability issues, tolerance stackups, and process variation.
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, work instructions, commissioning plans, and maintenance documentation.
Work with internal teams and external vendors to fabricate, source, assemble, test, and improve custom tooling and production equipment.
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.
Strong mechanical design fundamentals, including structures, mechanisms, tolerances, material selection, manufacturability, and maintainability.
Experience with CAD and drawing release workflows.
Hands-on experience building, assembling, debugging, and improving hardware in a shop, lab, production, or field environment.
Experience developing tools or equipment used by operators, technicians, manufacturing teams, or field teams.
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.
High ownership, strong bias toward action, and comfort working in a fast-paced hardware environment.
Experience taking tooling from prototype through production release, including validation, documentation, operator training, and maintenance planning.
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 with robotic dispensing, adhesive dispensing, gantries, machine vision, precision alignment systems, or coordinated motion systems.
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.
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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