Job Description

Who We Are: The Space Systems Directorate is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, program managers, and technicians to develop spaceflight missions, spacecraft, spacecraft avionics systems, spacecraft payloads, and lighter than air systems.

Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.

By joining our team, you will receive $500 on your first paycheck minus applicable taxes.

Objectives of this Role: Machine highly precision parts in a R&D facility in a quick and professional manner.

Open mindset to machine a large variety of parts from simply to extremely complicated, from ultra-thin-walled aluminum to robust and dense hi-alloy materials.

Must be able to work and take verbal instructions from mechanical engineers.

Must be able to machine complex parts from start and finish using both manual and CNC mills and lathes along with modifying existing parts per engineering requests with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work hand and hand with co-workers, mechanical engineers, and scientist.

Have clear conversational skills of understanding and explaining machining operations to co-workers and possible clients.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Must be flexible and innovative to fabricate prototype multitude of different types of parts and material requiring different machining operations.

Fabricate prototype and limited production machined parts for advanced research and development projects.

Manufacture complex precision components, using Advanced CNC Milling Machines and Lathes, for spaceflight, DOD and commercial applications.

Setup and adjust quickly to various type of parts requiring both mill and lathe work.

Modify existing parts requiring special setups and fixturing with the ability to think outside the box.

Work to verbal instructions, blueprints, computer models.

and have clear conversational skills of understanding and explaining machining operations co-workers and possible clients.

Inspect manufactured components to insure they meet the design and quality requirements.

Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

5-15+ years: Experience operating Manual Milling Machines and Lathes with a good understanding of machine shop practices. xhyhwjd

5-15+ years: Requires programming skills for CNC Milling Machines and Lathes, the ability to estimate material, equipment, and hours needed to complete a job Experience with Esprit CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software preferred.

A valid/clear driver's license is required

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