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General Matter · 4 months ago

Tooling Engineer

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$90K/yr - $175K/yr
date3+ years exp

General Matter is a company focused on enriching uranium to restore the nation's capability to produce nuclear fuel, which is essential for powering AI and critical industries. The Tooling Engineer will design and build critical infrastructure for manufacturing and production enrichment systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure safe and scalable operations.

EnergyFuelManufacturingNuclear

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

Qualification

3D CAD softwareTooling design experienceGD&T knowledgeAdditive manufacturingLean manufacturingEngineering fundamentalsSoft skills

Required

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
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Preferred

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

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Access to medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Company

General Matter

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General Matter is a nuclear energy company that produces enriched uranium fuel for nuclear energy applications.
dateFounded in 2024
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://generalmatter.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
Founders Fund
2025-04-14Series Unknown· $50M

Recent News

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2026-01-07
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