Machine Shop Lead / CNC Machining Mentor (NASA HUNCH)
Core
Lead machinist and student-facing mentor for NASA HUNCH, producing certified aerospace hardware while training high school teachers and students to NASA manufacturing standards.
Role type
Senior IC machine shop lead / CNC mentor
Builds
Aerospace-grade flight and non-flight hardware
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC programming (multi-axis mills, lathes), GD&T, engineering drawing review, aerospace alloy machining (aluminum, titanium, stainless, Inconel), AS9100 compliance, manufacturing process planning, team leadership, quality assurance (FAI, nonconformance resolution)
Preferred skills
Mastercam CAD/CAM, special process controls (welding, heat treating, surface finishing), Lean/Six Sigma, technical teaching experience, NASA/DoD systems familiarity
Technologies
Mastercam, CNC mills, CNC lathes, NASA systems (MIDAS, NAMS, QARC, EDMS, JEDII)
Responsibilities
Lead production of aerospace-grade flight and non-flight hardware on schedule and budget; Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications; Develop and approve manufacturing plans and process documentation; Write and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills and lathes; Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NASA standards; Assess partner-school readiness and deliver training to elevate students and teachers; Expose students to the full manufacturing lifecycle; Champion safety and quality culture across facilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience
