Astranis
Machinist/Programmer
About this role
Astranis seeks an experienced machinist to program and operate CNC equipment for manufacturing high-precision satellite components. You'll handle everything from programming multi-axis mills and lathes to quality inspection and documentation, supporting the production of flight hardware for advanced spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Program and set up 2, 3, 5, and 9-axis CNC mills and lathes with tooling selection and operation
- Inspect finished parts using CMMs and hand tools to verify tolerances and adjust machining processes
- Read aerospace blueprints and work instructions to produce prototype and production components
- Document builds in Manufacturing Execution System and track part configuration and issues
- Procure materials and tooling for scheduled production jobs
- Write non-conformance tickets for defects and mentor new machine shop users
What they're looking for
- CNC programming (3 and 5-axis mills, 2 and 3-axis lathes)
- CAM software (Solidworks, Fusion 360, MasterCAM)
- Fanuc or Siemens CNC controllers
- Quality inspection and dimensional verification
- Aerospace manufacturing experience (3+ years)
- Material knowledge (aluminum, steel alloys)
- Blueprint and technical documentation reading
- Safety protocols and shop organization
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with equity compensation via stock options
- Company-subsidized healthcare coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- Flexible PTO
- On-site role in San Francisco with 450-person engineering team
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Astranis
Astranis builds high-throughput satellite communications systems and spacecraft hardware designed to operate reliably in space environments. The company is hiring for technical roles including network planning engineers, radiation effects specialists, PCB layout engineers, and environmental test engineers to support satellite development and customer network architecture.
- Website
- astranis.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience programming multi-axis CNC mills and lathes—what CAM software and CNC controllers have you worked with most extensively?
- Describe a time when you caught a dimensional issue during inspection that required you to adjust your machining process. How did you identify and correct it?