Tool Engineer 3

Engineering

Tool Engineer 3 Palmdale, CA Posted: 7/27/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219199

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

17

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tool Engineer 3, in Palmdale, CA. Job ID#219199

Pay Rate: $66- $71/hr

Job Description:

Designs industrial machinery and equipment, tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.

Candidate should also have a professional engineering certificate, and have the ability to perform stress analysis as well as stamp it.

Must Have

3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Aerospace Tooling

CATIA v5

Professional Engineering

Nice To Have

Experience with utilizing Siemens NX/CATIA CAD tools or applicable 3D CAD systems

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Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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