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General Matter

Tooling Engineer

Los Angeles, CA$90k–$175kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

General Matter seeks a Tooling Engineer to design and build critical manufacturing infrastructure for nuclear fuel enrichment systems. You'll develop custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures from prototyping through production scale, collaborating with engineering and operations teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What you'll do

  • Design custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures using CAD software for rapid prototyping and large-scale production
  • Oversee fabrication, assembly, wiring, and validation of tooling and test systems
  • Ensure designs meet safety, ergonomic, and operational requirements
  • Collaborate with machinists, welders, engineers, and technicians to optimize designs
  • Troubleshoot production tool issues and support manufacturing operations

What they're looking for

  • 3D CAD proficiency (Solidworks, CATIA, NX, or similar)
  • Tooling and fixture design (3+ years experience)
  • GD&T and machining processes knowledge
  • Mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Additive manufacturing for rapid tooling
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Ergonomic design
  • Fast-paced problem-solving and resourcefulness

Benefits

  • Base salary $90,000–$175,000 annually
  • Stock options as long-term incentive
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan access
  • Mission-driven work in critical infrastructure
  • High-impact Skunkworks-style projects
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General Matter

General Matter develops nuclear fuel enrichment systems and production infrastructure. The company is hiring for engineering roles including EHS, quality, manufacturing systems, tooling, and test systems engineers to support its uranium enrichment operations and manufacturing processes.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a tooling or fixture design project you've led from concept to production—what were the key challenges and how did you ensure it met manufacturing requirements?
  • Describe your experience with GD&T and machining processes. How have you applied these when designing tooling to ensure repeatability and quality?
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