Machinist/Programmer · Astranis

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:19:28 GMT
Engineering

Astranis · San Francisco · $30-$55 USD per hour · onsite

As a Machinist II - IV at Astranis, you will be responsible for programming and machining flight components for Astranis spacecraft, as well as supporting engineering with equipment and prototypes for future projects.

The role will entail being able to program and operate CNC machines and various manual equipment, use quality inspection tools to verify hardware, and communicate with engineering teams to provide manufacturing feedback.

Key responsibilities include:

Reading work instructions and prints for aerospace prototype and production parts, and producing them on a variety of equipment in our machine shop.

Programming and setting up 2, 3, 5, and 9-axis CNC mills and lathes, including tooling creation, tool selection, and operation.

Using data from Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) and hand tools to inspect parts and adjust the machining process to deliver conforming parts.

Documenting builds via Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control part configuration, document production issues, and keep traceability.

Procuring material and tooling for jobs as needed based on requests for parts and scheduled production.

Owning start-to-finish quality and part acceptance adhering to tightly tolerance features and critical characteristics.

Writing non-conformance tickets for defects created or found during the manufacturing process.

Assisting in training for new employees and other internal users of the machine shop.

Requirements include:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

A minimum of 3+ years experience machining parts for aerospace, medical, gearing, or other high-precision industries.

Experience in programming 3 and 5 axis mills utilizing a variety of toolpaths including simultaneous toolpaths.

Experience in programming 2 and 3 Axis lathes utilizing a variety toolpaths including part transfer operations.

Knowledge of Solidworks, Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or other CAM software.

Knowledge Fanuc or Siemens based CNC controllers.

General material knowledge (Aluminum alloys, Steel alloys, etc).

Proficiency with inspection tools and experience dimensionally verifying hardware to engineering specifications.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

Ability to work in a neat, organized manner following all safety protocols and MES work instructions.

Must be onsite 5 days a week.