Machina Labs
Robotic Process Engineer - Aerospace & Defense
$100K–$130K
Chatsworth, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing within a robotics or aerospace environment.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Converts digital aerospace part designs into robotic sheet-metal forming processes by generating tool paths, analyzing results, and optimizing manufacturing strategies.
What you'll do
- Generate and modify CAD models and convert them into robot tool paths for execution on the Robocraftsman.
- Analyze forming data and 3D scans, and run structured experiments to improve part quality and forming strategies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers on process development, feasibility analysis, and production-ready components.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 0–3 years of manufacturing experience in a robotics or aerospace environment.
- Proficiency in at least one CAD software; familiarity with CAM, tool path generation, or robot programming.
- Strong data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, advanced Excel, or similar tools.
Nice to have
- Experience with industrial robots such as FANUC, KUKA, or ABB.
- Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action, 3D scanning, metrology, computational geometry, or digital manufacturing.
Pay
USD 100,000–130,000 (per-year-salary) — base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, Catia, NX, Fusion 360, Rhino, MATLAB, Python, Robocraftsman
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