Stratolaunch
Machinist
Mojave, California, United States · Full-time · Posted May 27, 2026
- Experience
- Machinist II: 5 plus years of experience working in the aerospace industry or comparable. No years specified for Machinist I.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About the job
Machines precision parts, tools, and fixtures for aerospace vehicles, supporting prototype production and, as needed, composite fabrication or aircraft and launch-vehicle systems work.
What you'll do
- Set up, operate, inspect, and maintain CNC and manual machine tools to produce parts to specification.
- Read engineering drawings and work instructions, and coordinate machining methods and sequences with engineers and shop personnel.
- When not machining, support composite fabrication and aircraft or launch-vehicle systems troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T, precision measuring tools, and manual machining.
- Strong mechanical and metallurgical background; ability to manufacture tight-tolerance parts and plan machining operations.
- Ability to perform preventative and required machine-tool maintenance and follow safe operating procedures.
- Able to stand for at least 8 hours and handle items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Nice to have
- Experience programming CAD/CAM software and machining centers.
- CAD knowledge of SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX; CAM knowledge including Mastercam or NX.
Pay
Machinist I: $25.37-$36.79 USD; base salary not specified; Machinist II: $31.67-$45.92 USD; base salary not specified.
Tools
CNC, SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Mastercam
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