engineering
Posted Aug 27, 2025Machinist/Programmer
at Astranis
San Francisco, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- 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 tolerance features and critical characteristics.
- Write non-conformance tickets for defects created or found during the manufacturing process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 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
- 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.
- Knowledge of Haas, Matsuura, DMG Mori, Makino machines.
- CMM programming experience (Zeiss preferred). Welding
- Honeycomb panel machining
- Exotic materials desired (7050,LiAL,TI, 3d Prints and other ASTM materials).
Benefits
- With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
- Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs.
- Must be onsite 5 days a week. Bonus
- What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package.