CareerPlan

CNC Machinist & Programmer

Long Beach, CAFull-time2026-07-10 → 2026-11-11

Core

Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace components for space superiority missions.

Role type

Senior IC CNC Machinist & Programmer

Builds

Precision aerospace components for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors

Domain

Aerospace / Defense

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

5-axis CNC milling, 5-axis CNC lathe operation, CAM programming (Mastercam, Esprit, HyperMill), tooling selection, fixturing design, metrology, rapid prototyping iteration

Preferred skills

R&D environment experience, early-stage hardware development

Technologies

Mastercam, Esprit, HyperMill, 5-axis CNC mills, 5-axis CNC lathes

Responsibilities

Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace components; Develop and optimize toolpaths for complex multi-axis parts; Partner with engineers to rapidly iterate on prototype hardware; Lead the layout and stand-up of the machine shop including specifying and purchasing equipment and tooling