Aerospace Fabrication Technician: Precision CNC & Welding

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Fabrication Technician to join the NASA Ames Fabrication Shop at Moffett Field, CA. You will manufacture flight hardware and prototype components, collaborating with NASA civil servants and Astrion engineers to turn designs into precise hardware for space missions.

The role requires experience with multi-axis CNC equipment, welding, and strict adherence to AS9100 quality systems. A related engineering degree is preferred and US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in multi-axis CNC programming, setup, and troubleshooting.
• Background in welding.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD).
• Experience under AS9100 aerospace quality systems.
• 5+ years aerospace/prototype machining.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident; NASA badge eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, and operate multi-axis CNC mills, CNC lathes, and manual tools to fabricate flight hardware.
• Interpret Cisco 3D CAD models and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Utilize Mastercam or Fusion 360 to generate toolpaths for flight hardware.
• Machine high-performance materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steels, aluminum, plastics.
• Perform in-process and final inspection using CMM and optical comparators per NASA quality standards.
• Provide DFM input to NASA project teams to lower costs and lead times.
• Maintain FOD control and shop safety; document fabrication in work orders.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC programming

Welding

CAD tools (SolidWorks Creo AutoCAD)

AS9100 aerospace quality

Security badge eligibility

Mastercam/Fusion 360

GA/GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

5+ years aerospace machining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

High School Diploma

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

CMM

GD&T tools

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Fabrication Technician to join the NASA Ames Fabrication Shop at Moffett Field, CA. You will manufacture flight hardware and prototype components, collaborating with NASA civil servants and Astrion engineers to turn designs into precise hardware for space missions.

The role requires experience with multi-axis CNC equipment, welding, and strict adherence to AS9100 quality systems. A related engineering degree is preferred and US citizenship or permanent residency is required.