Tooling Engineer

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

General Matter in Los Angeles designs, builds, and operates the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the US. Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries.

As a Tooling Engineer, you will own the design and build of critical infrastructure for development, manufacturing, and production enrichment systems, collaborating with engineering and production teams to create jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids—from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of tooling or fixture design experience.
• Proficient in a 3D CAD package (such as Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.).
• Knowledge of GD&T and machining processes.
• Evidence of exceptional ability (portfolio of work, etc).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures using CAD software that support rapid prototyping and large-scale production.
• Own the fabrication, assembly, wiring, and validation of tooling, fixtures, and test systems.
• Ensure tooling design meets safety, ergonomic, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, engineers, and technicians to optimize designs.
• Provide troubleshooting for production tool issues.

Skills

Tooling/fixture design

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.

In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.

Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.

We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

As a Tooling Engineer, you will own the design and build of critical infrastructure for the development, manufacturing, and production enrichment systems. You will design, source, operate, and maintain custom tooling and fixtures that enable safe, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to creates jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids, from rapid prototyping to sophisticated tooling. If you seek high-impact and are excited by fast-paced, intense, Skunkworks-style projects, we encourage you to reach out to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures using CAD software that support rapid prototyping and large-scale production.
• Own the fabrication, assembly, wiring, and validation of tooling, fixtures, and test systems.
• Ensure tooling design meets safety, ergonomic, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with machinists, welders, engineers, and technicians to optimize designs.
• Provide troubleshooting for production tool issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of tooling or fixture design experience.
• Proficient in a 3D CAD package (such as Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.).
• Knowledge of GD&T and machining processes.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or similar industries requiring custom tooling and complexity.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing for rapid tooling.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Lean manufacturing and ergonomic design knowledge.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this role is $90,000–$175,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter 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.