CNC Lathe Machinist I and II, Prototype Shop

The role

You will program, set up, and operate CNC equipment to fabricate complex aerospace prototype and flight-support components. You will collaborate with engineering teams to provide Design for Manufacturability feedback.

What you will do

• Use Mastercam to program, set up, and operate 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
• Work collaboratively with engineers through digital work orders and direct dialogue
• Contribute to the shop floor by mentoring peers and troubleshooting setups
• Engage in cross-training on other machines and processes

Required qualifications

• Level 1: 1-4 years of experience
• Level 2: 5+ years of hands-on Manual and CNC machining experience within a fast-paced prototype, aerospace, R&D, or advanced manufacturing environment
• Expert-level proficiency in Mastercam programming for complex CNC Lathe
• Deep, hands-on operational and programming background with CNC Lathe
• Knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation and inspection
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

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.