Senior Tooling Engineer

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. Role: Northwood is looking for a Senior 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. Responsibilities 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.