CNC Machinist
- Pay
- $30 – $50 per hour
- Location
- El Segundo, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CNC machining
- multi-axis milling and turning
- blueprint reading
- GD&T
Also useful
- five-axis machining
- Mastercam
- G-code editing
About the role
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
What You'll Do
We are seeking an experienced Setup CNC Machinist / Operator to support multi-axis machining in a fast-paced prototype and production environment. This hands-on role is ideal for a machinist who enjoys producing complex, tight-tolerance parts and collaborating directly with engineering teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes, including three-, four-, and five-axis equipment.
- Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, offsets, workholding, and prove-outs.
- Machine complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components from a variety of materials.
- Interpret blueprints, GD&T, models, and work instructions to complete machining operations.
- Perform drilling, tapping, milling, turning, finishing, and deburring for prototype and short-run production parts.
- Inspect parts during machining to maintain quality and tolerance requirements.
- Collaborate with programmers and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve machining processes and efficiency.
- Maintain machines and work areas through chip management, basic preventative care, and safe shop practices.
What It Takes
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years of CNC machining setup and operation experience.
- Experience setting up and operating multi-axis CNC mills and/or lathes.
- Strong blueprint-reading and shop math skills.
- Experience machining tight-tolerance aerospace or precision components.
What We'd Love
- Experience with five-axis machining and/or mill-turn equipment.
- Prototype or short-run machining experience.
- Experience editing and troubleshooting G-code.
- Experience with Mastercam or another CAM platform.
- Experience machining materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
- Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, and workholding.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving shop environment.
Physical & Work Environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
- Frequent bending, reaching, and machine interaction
- Overtime or weekend work may be required based on production needs
Where You'll Be
- The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
- We are hiring for both 1st and 2nd shift positions.
What We Offer
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here
Who We Are
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel.
In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on.
Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Pay Range $30—$50 USD
From Space Kinetic's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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