Diamond Turning Machinist (Starshield)
Core
Manufacturing and development of sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts at production volumes for national security satellite payloads.
Role type
Manufacturing machinist (diamond turning)
Builds
Precision machined parts for Starshield satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Precision Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC machine operation, diamond turning lathe operation, sub-micron tolerance part handling, metrology (CMM, optical microscopes, Zygo interferometers), tool change procedures
Preferred skills
CNC lathe setup, optics manufacturing knowledge, process improvement suggestions
Technologies
Diamond turning lathes, CMMs, Zygo interferometers
Responsibilities
Follow work instructions and process controls, maintain machine uptime by identifying off-nominal issues, perform metrology and inspection, change tools and tooling, enter data and track work
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC