Aerospace CNC Programmer & Machinist (3–7 Axis) Onsite

Space Kinetic Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-based pay

PTO & holidays

Medical coverage

Performance bonus

Job summary

Space Kinetic Corp. in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to help prototype and flight-test our aerospace hardware. You will produce CAM packages, program multi-axis mills, and set up precision components for rapid iteration with the engineering team.

This contract role requires leadership, hands-on machining excellence, and the ability to mentor other machinists while meeting critical milestones. Onsite work with competitive compensation and equity-based rewards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional machining experience.
• Proficiency with Mastercam or a similar CAM platform.
• Extensive experience programming, setting up, and operating three-axis CNC mills and lathes.
• Experience creating setups for complex parts while maintaining tight aerospace tolerances.
• Experience training and mentoring machinists.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble precision components for prototype and flight-testing efforts.
• Generate CAM packages for complex parts using Mastercam or a similar CAM platform.
• Program three-, five-, or seven-axis machining operations.
• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes while maintaining aerospace tolerances.
• Train and mentor other machinists and support project milestones.

Job description

Space Kinetic Corp. in El Segundo, CA is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to help prototype and flight-test our aerospace hardware. You will produce CAM packages, program multi-axis mills, and set up precision components for rapid iteration with the engineering team.

This contract role requires leadership, hands-on machining excellence, and the ability to mentor other machinists while meeting critical milestones. Onsite work with competitive compensation and equity-based rewards.