Lead CNC Machinist Aerospace Flight Hardware

Quantum Space; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Lead Machinist to lead the Tulsa machine shop for the Ranger spacecraft program. You will oversee machining of propulsion, structural, and tooling components, set up multi-axis CNCs, and mentor machinists, with responsibility for schedule, quality, and production performance.

You’ll collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to establish repeatable processes, first-article machining, fixtures, and inspection methods that ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with G-code, setup, operation, and/or programming of CNC mills and lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience leading a team in a machine shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of machinists and quality inspectors; set daily priorities and maintain the shop schedule.
• Set up, program, and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce propulsion, structural, and tooling components.
• Hold tight tolerances and surface finishes on flight hardware; perform first-article and in-process inspection.
• Review drawings and GD&T with design engineers; provide feedback on manufacturability and material selection.
• Design and build fixtures, write setup sheets, and create work instructions for repeatable production.
• Cross-train the team in CNC setup and inspection; mentor junior machinists and raise skill levels.
• Own tooling, cutter inventory, and preventive maintenance; enforce shop safety and material traceability.

Skills

G-code programming

CNC setup

CNC milling

CNC turning

GD&T reading

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

NX

CMM programming

Job description

Quantum Space in Tulsa, OK is seeking an experienced Lead Machinist to lead the Tulsa machine shop for the Ranger spacecraft program. You will oversee machining of propulsion, structural, and tooling components, set up multi-axis CNCs, and mentor machinists, with responsibility for schedule, quality, and production performance.

You’ll collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to establish repeatable processes, first-article machining, fixtures, and inspection methods that ensure