Senior Tooling Engineer: Spacecraft Fixtures & Assembly

Vast Space LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

A leading space development company in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Sr. Tooling Engineer to design and implement tooling for their upcoming commercial space station, Haven‑1. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in aerospace tooling. Benefits include a salary range of $135,000 – $170,000, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive tooling.
• Knowledge of project planning and execution practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and support fabrication of tooling for Haven‑1 assembly.
• Work with teams to define manufacturing process concepts.
• Manage schedule on assigned projects.

Skills

Experience with GD&T

Hands-on experience with handling large assemblies

Project planning and execution

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX or other 3D CAD packages

Job description

A leading space development company in Long Beach, California, is seeking a Sr. Tooling Engineer to design and implement tooling for their upcoming commercial space station, Haven‑1. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in aerospace tooling. Benefits include a salary range of $135,000 – $170,000, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible paid time off.