About the Role
Position Title: GSE & Tooling Engineer III Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract GSE & Tooling Engineer III opportunity with our client in Kent, WA. Job Responsibilities: Support test, tooling and design engineers in the design and CAD activities of test equipment in accordance with established industry standards as follows: Design, create and modify 3D models and drawings of test equipment, fixtures, GSE, tooling, and facilities. Create and modify test configuration assemblies and develop associated BOMs and drawings. Create Interface Control Models and Interface Control Drawings. Create/split conceptual structural models into components, joints, and assemblies. Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards. Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews. Assist in the development of requirements, statements of work, and technical oversight of GSE vendors. Provide technical recommendations on tooling and equipment design. Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status as needed. Support test engineers in test planning and address questions pertaining to the test setup and load applications for all test load cases from a fixturing perspective. Job Qualifications: 5+ years of experience developing models/assemblies and creating drawings. Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle GSE, fixtures, tooling and/or structures. Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill or equivalent. Experience creating assembly and installation models and drawings. Familiarity with mechanical joint and weldment design and component integration. Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5). Experience in drawing generation, checking, and life cycle/release processes. Experience managing large CAD assemblies and associated drawings. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complicated assemblies as well as coordinate design and assembly details across multiple stakeholders. Preferred Job Qualifications: Experience with test and/or test fixtures/tooling assemblies Willingness to travel up to 25% during major test campaigns. Experience supporting large scale GSE assembly/integration. Experience supporting fabrication instruction of GSE. Experience with fluids or cryo tooling design Job Details: Job Type: Contract Location: Kent, WA. Pay Range: $100-120/hr. ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required. Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.