Astranis Space Technologies · 4 months ago
Senior Machinist/Programmer
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $55/hr
3+ years expAstranis is a company focused on launching satellites and providing connectivity solutions. They are seeking a Senior Machinist/Programmer to program and machine flight components for spacecraft, support engineering with equipment, and ensure quality in manufacturing processes.
AerospaceInternetSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Read work instructions and prints for aerospace prototype and production parts, and produce them on a variety of equipment in our machine shop
Program and set up 2, 3, 5, and 9-axis CNC mills and lathes, including tooling creation, tool selection, and operation
Use data from Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) and hand tools to inspect parts and adjust the machining process to deliver conforming parts
Document builds via Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to control part configuration, document production issues, and keep traceability
Procure material and tooling for jobs as needed based on requests for parts and scheduled production
Own start to finish quality and part acceptance adhering to tightly toleranced features and critical characteristics
Write non-conformance tickets for defects created or found during the manufacturing process
Assist in training for new employees and other internal users of the machine shop
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
A minimum of 3+ years experience machining parts for aerospace, medical, gearing, or other high-precision industries
Experience in programming 3 and 5 axis mills utilizing a variety of toolpaths including simultaneous toolpaths
Experience in programming 2 and 3 Axis lathes utilizing a variety toolpaths including part transfer operations
Knowledge of Solidworks, Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or other CAM software
Knowledge Fanuc or Siemens based CNC controllers
General material knowledge (Aluminum alloys, Steel alloys, etc)
Proficiency with inspection tools and experience dimensionally verifying hardware to engineering specifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures
Ability to work in a neat, organized manner following all safety protocols and MES work instructions
Must be onsite 5 days a week
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Preferred
Knowledge of Haas, Matsuura, DMG Mori, Makino machines
CMM programming experience (Zeiss preferred)
Welding experience desired but not required (TIG, UHV TIG, Ultrasonic, EBW, other bonding processes)
Honeycomb panel machining experience desired but not required
Exotic materials desired (7050, LiAL, TI, 3d Prints and other ASTM materials)
Composite fabrication knowledge desired but not required
Component cleaning, bagging and documentation knowledge desired but not required
Benefits
Equity in the form of incentive stock options
High quality company-subsidized healthcare
Disability and life insurance benefits
Flexible PTO
401(K) retirement
Free on-site catered meals
Company
Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits. Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$753.5MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzBlackRockVenrock
2024-07-24Series D· $200M
2023-04-14Series Unknown· $200M
2023-04-14Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Mark Mesler
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan McLinko
Cofounder
Recent News
2026-01-12
Andreessen Horowitz
2026-01-12
Satellite Today
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