Join Astranis as a Machinist/Programmer to program and machine flight components for advanced satellites in a dynamic environment.
Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Machinist/Programmer at Astranis, the individual will focus on programming and machining components for advanced spacecraft, ensuring precision and quality throughout the manufacturing process. Key skills include operating CNC machines, utilizing CAM software, and performing inspections with various tools to meet stringent aerospace standards. This position is ideal for experienced machinists with a background in high-precision industries, particularly those familiar with aerospace applications. Astranis, a rapidly growing company in satellite technology, emphasizes innovation and quality in its engineering team.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Astranis's careers page October 21, 2026.
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Quick facts
- Is the Machinist/Programmer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $30–$55 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Machinist/Programmer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CNC, Coordinate Measurement Machines, DMG MORI, Fusion 360, Haas, Makino.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Machinist/Programmer role at Astranis.
From the original posting
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.
Machinist/Programmer
As a Machinist II - IV at Astranis, you will be responsible for programing and machining flight components for Astranis spacecraft, as well as supporting engineering with equipment and prototypes for future projects. The role will entail being able to program and operate CNC machines and various manual equipment, use quality inspection tools to verify hardware, and communicate with engineering teams to provide manufacturing feedback.
Role
- Read work instructions and prints for aerospace prototype and production parts, and produce them on a variety of equipment in our machine shop.
- Program and set up 2, 3, 5, and 9-axis CNC mills and lathes, including tooling creation, tool selection, and operation.
- Use data from Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) and hand tools to inspect parts and adjust the machining process to deliver conforming parts.
- 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.
- Assist in training for new employees and other internal users of the machine shop.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- A minimum of 3+ years experience machining parts for aerospace, medical, gearing, or other high-precision industries.
- 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 experience dimensionally verifying hardware to engineering specifications.
- 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.
- Must be onsite 5 days a week.
Bonus
- Knowledge of Haas, Matsuura, DMG Mori, Makino machines.
- CMM programming experience (Zeiss preferred).
- Welding experience desired but not required ( TIG, UHV TIG, Ultrasonic, EBW, other bonding processes).
- Honeycomb panel machining experience desired but not required.
- Exotic materials desired (7050,LiAL,TI, 3d Prints and other ASTM materials).
- Composite fabrication knowledge desired but not required.
- Component cleaning, bagging and documentation knowledge desired but not required.
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