CNC Programmer & Machinist (3- Axis & 5-Axis Okuma)

The role

The CNC Machinist will manufacture and assemble precision components for prototype and flight-testing efforts. This role supports the engineering team by producing CAM packages and precision hardware.

What you will do

• Manufacture and assemble precision components for prototype and flight-testing efforts.
• Generate CAM packages for complex parts using Mastercam or a similar CAM platform.
• Program three-, five-, or seven-axis machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes while maintaining aerospace tolerances.
• Operate equipment including Okuma and Haas machines.
• Work directly with the engineering team to support rapid design iterations and prototyping needs.
• Train and mentor other machinists while supporting team and project milestones.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of professional machining experience.
• Proficiency with Mastercam or a similar CAM platform.
• Extensive experience programming, setting up, and operating three-axis CNC mills and lathes.
• Experience creating setups for complex parts while maintaining tight aerospace tolerances.
• Experience training and mentoring machinists.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project milestones and work independently to solve problems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with five-axis CNC mills and mill-turn lathes.
• Experience programming or operating the Okuma Multus B300 Mill-Turn, Okuma Genos M560V-5AX, or Okuma Genos M660.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

About the company

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a new architecture for space operations. The company aims to create a one-to-many system where satellites deploy multiple payloads at high velocities.