Are you ready to shape the tools that build tomorrows aircraft? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Tool Engineer to support innovative aerospace manufacturing projects in Palmdale, CA. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for precision and engineering excellence, we want to hear from you.

• Job Title: Tool Engineer

• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-month contract)

• Location: Palmdale, CA 93550

• Schedule: Monday–Friday; 9/80 schedule

• Pay Rate: $47.82 per hour

In this role, you’ll serve as a critical member of the Tool Integration and Offsite department, working hands-on at the Palmdale site to design, fabricate, and implement advanced tooling solutions that support the manufacture of next-generation aerospace systems.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. 
 

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to design and deliver tooling that meets program specifications

• Lead and coordinate design and fabrication requirements across stakeholders

• Support every stage of the engineering process—from conceptual design to production implementation

• Manage tooling projects for composite, metallic, and coated structures

• Use 3D CAD platforms (CATIA, NX, CREO, etc.) to develop and review tooling designs

• Provide technical insight into the manufacturing feasibility and functionality of tooling concepts

• Proven experience in medium to large-scale tooling fabrication, including composite and metallic structures

• Hands-on knowledge of production fabrication processes, coatings, and manufacturing operations

• Experience using 3D CAD systems such as CATIA, NX, or CREO

• Strong communication and project coordination skills

• STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• In-depth experience with composite tooling and associated processes

• Direct experience in tool design and fabrication within aerospace or defense industries

• Background in developing innovative, large-scale tooling solutions for complex manufacturing programs

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect skilled engineers with cutting-edge projects that shape the future. When you join us, you gain:

• A culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving

• Opportunities to work with industry leaders in a hands-on, high-impact role

• Competitive compensation and a stable work schedule (9/80)

• A commitment to your growth and success, including access to top-tier projects and talent

We believe in challenging the status quo and giving our engineers the resources they need to succeed—and grow.

If youre ready to bring bold ideas to life and make a lasting impact in aerospace engineering, apply now to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Tool Engineer in Palmdale, CA.

Let’s build what’s next—together.

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