Tooling Engineer
Vast · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $112,340 - $159,468
or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 103 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- high 202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 67 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Tooling Engineer at Vast will be responsible for designing, activating, and implementing tooling and fixtures for the assembly of Haven-1, the first commercial space station. This role involves collaboration with various teams to define specifications and processes, perform mechanical analyses, manage project schedules, and coordinate vendor relationships to enhance tooling technologies. The position requires hands-on experience with large assemblies and a strong background in aerospace or automotive tooling.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline
- Experience with GD&T
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive tooling
- 5+ years of experience in NX or other 3D CAD packages
- Hands-on experience with handling, lifting, or building large, complex assemblies
- Knowledge of project planning and execution practices, including logic-linked schedule management
Nice to have
- Experience with work orders and assembly instructions
- Design of pneumatic, electrical, or hydraulic motion systems
- Critical lifting and break overs fixtures
- Integration tooling design
- A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends required
- Access to information subject to U.S. export controls limits applicant pool
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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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