Apex Space
Propulsion Machinist
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on machining experience using CNC and/or manual mills and lathes.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Machines prototype and development parts, tooling, fixtures, and test hardware for spacecraft propulsion, working with engineers to support fabrication, testing, and rapid development.
What you'll do
- Machine prototype and development hardware using CNC and manual mills and lathes.
- Interpret engineering drawings and models, set up machines, and inspect finished parts to required tolerances.
- Collaborate with propulsion engineers on manufacturing approaches and design-for-manufacturing feedback.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of hands-on machining experience using CNC and/or manual mills and lathes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models, and technical documentation; set up machine tools; and use precision measurement equipment.
- Must meet the stated U.S. Person or export-authorization eligibility requirements.
Nice to have
- CNC programming with G-code and CAM software such as Fusion 360 or Mastercam.
- Experience with aerospace or propulsion hardware, rapid-prototype machining, or additional fabrication.
Pay
$32 – $46 per hour (base salary)
Tools
CNC, manual mills, lathes, GD&T, CAD, G-code, Fusion 360, Mastercam
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