Firefly Aerospace · 8 hours ago
Tooling Engineer
Briggs, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end responsive space company focused on enabling launches, landings, and operations in space. They are seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, fabricate, and integrate production jigs and fixtures, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and cost-effective tooling solutions.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop tooling for manufacturing processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Work closely with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure tooling aligns with production and product needs
Support procurement and commissioning of tooling solutions, ensuring on-time delivery and performance to specifications
Contribute to process improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost while improving tooling performance and quality
Participate in project planning activities, including estimates, timelines, and deliverables, under the guidance of project leadership
Evaluate new tooling technologies and materials, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and capability
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all tooling designs and implementations
Troubleshoot and resolve tooling issues during development and production phases
Share knowledge and collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders
Represent Tool Engineering as a trusted and skilled partner within the broader engineering organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in tooling design and development
Proficient in manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation
Demonstrated experience supporting tooling development through design, procurement, and implementation
Preferred
Proficient in manufacturing processes, materials, CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and simulation tools
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with GD&T and/or drawing interpretation
Demonstrated experience supporting tooling development through design, procurement, and implementation
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Pet Insurance
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-13
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