Senior CNC Multi-Axis Lathe Machinist, Prototype Shop

The role

You will program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC equipment to fabricate complex aerospace components. You will collaborate with engineering teams to provide Design for Manufacturability feedback in a high-cadence prototype environment.

What you will do

• Use Mastercam to program, set up, and operate multi-axis CNC equipment
• Fabricate prototype and flight-support components from aerospace materials
• Own the manufacturing process from CAM programming through final inspection
• Handle high-priority, complex work that commercial vendors cannot execute
• Adapt to shifting project scopes and changing priorities
• Maintain quality standards through in-process inspection
• Provide proactive Design for Manufacturability feedback to optimize part designs
• Collaborate digitally and interpersonally with engineers and peers
• Mentor peers and troubleshoot setups collaboratively
• Cross-train on other machines and processes as shop needs evolve

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Manual and CNC machining experience in a fast-paced prototype, aerospace, R&D, or advanced manufacturing environment
• Expert-level proficiency in Mastercam programming for complex multi-axis milling
• Deep, hands-on operational and programming background with CNC Multi Axis Lathe
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and digitally with all personalities
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

Nice to have

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in manual and CNC machining
• Experience designing and fabricating complex fixturing and work-holding solutions
• Advanced knowledge of multi-tasking machine operations, such as mill-turns and live-tool lathes
• Mastery in troubleshooting machining challenges and implementing process improvements

Benefits

• Stock options
• Long-term cash awards

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required to comply with ITAR regulations
• Must be a US person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

About the company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.