R&D Machinist I

The role

You will take ownership of prototyping, machining and assembly operations. You will work with graphite, stainless, and high-temp alloys to develop next-generation nuclear systems.

What you will do

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot multi-axis CNC mills and/or live tooling lathes
• Monitor, replace, and re-set cutting tools
• Perform deburring on parts as necessary
• Provide feedback to engineering to improve manufacturability
• Complete work instructions and other process documentation
• Work across graphite, stainless, and high-temp alloys

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read and understand G-code, engineering drawings, GD&T
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time

Nice to have

• Experience with machining stainless steel, exotic alloys (Inconel), and/or graphite
• Experience operating Fanuc CNC controllers
• Able to read and modify G-code based on the fly based on machine performance
• Experience working in an R&D machining environment
• Experience working with a quality system (AS9100, ISO 9001, NQA1, or similar)
• Able to balance/adjust priorities based on dynamic schedule demands

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Antares is building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors to make clean energy abundant. The team hails from organizations including SpaceX, the White House, the Pentagon, and various National Laboratories.