Design and develop high-precision die casting tools and trim dies for SpaceX's manufacturing processes.
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Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design high-precision die casting tooling and trim dies
- Interpret casting simulations and optimize gating
- Own tooling designs from concept through production release
- Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot casting defects
- Drive continuous improvement of tooling standards
Must have
- 3+ years of professional experience designing high pressure die casting molds
- Experience with Siemens NX
Nice to have
- In-depth knowledge of high pressure die casting tooling design
- Experience designing structural aluminum die casting dies
- Hands-on experience supporting die tryouts and casting process development
Practical constraints
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required
- Must be willing to travel (up to 25%)
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation.
Joblaze summary
The Tooling Designer for High Pressure Die Casting at SpaceX is responsible for creating and developing die casting tools and trim dies essential for producing high-performance components. This role requires expertise in Siemens NX and a strong understanding of die casting processes, including shrinkage and distortion mechanisms. Ideal candidates have at least three years of relevant experience and a background in high-mix manufacturing environments. The position involves collaboration with engineers and vendors to ensure tooling designs meet stringent quality and production standards.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 24, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 3, 2026.
- Siemens NX appears in 1.5% of 3065 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Tooling Designer, High Pressure Die Casting role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bastrop, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Tooling Designer, High Pressure Die Casting role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Bastrop, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Siemens NX.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Tooling Designer, High Pressure Die Casting role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
TOOLING DESIGNER, HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING
SpaceX is seeking a Tooling Designer for High Pressure Die Casting, to own the design and development of die casting tools and trim dies used to produce casted components. This role is critical to scaling reliable, high-performance components. You will design complex tooling that must repeatedly deliver extremely tight tolerances and reliable performance while supporting aggressive rate and cost targets.
As a member of the materials team, you will work closely with materials, casting, and manufacturing engineers to develop tooling solutions from concept through production qualification. Your designs will directly impact casting yield, dimensional stability, and the overall manufacturability of mission-critical hardware.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design high-precision die casting tooling and trim dies to be manufactured and used in-house
- Interpret and enable casting simulations and apply first-principles analysis to optimize gating, venting, cooling, and warp compensation
- Account for shrinkage, warpage, and solidification to consistently meet stringent dimensional and metallurgical requirements
- Own tooling designs from concept through tryout, qualification, and production release
- Collaborate closely casting engineers, materials scientists, and vendors to troubleshoot tooling-related casting defects and improve yield
- Apply advanced GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to complex airfoil geometries
- Support design for manufacturability (DFM) initiatives to enable high-rate production while maintaining quality and cost targets
- Interface with internal manufacturing teams and external tooling vendors to ensure designs are successfully translated into reliable production tooling
- Drive continuous improvement of tooling standards, materials, and maintenance practices for high-volume casting operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of professional experience designing high pressure die casting molds
- Experience with Siemens NX
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- In-depth knowledge of high pressure die casting tooling design
- Extensive knowledge of high pressure die casting tool design requirements
- Experience designing structural aluminum die casting dies
- Demonstrated success taking complex tooling from design through production qualification
- Deep understanding of the die casting process and associated shrinkage/ distortion mechanisms
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience supporting die tryouts and casting process development
- Experience with manufacturing die cast tooling, including CNC and tool making
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required to support hardware delivery and production campaigns
- Must be willing to travel (up to 25%) to external suppliers and other SpaceX facilities
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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