Manufacturing Engineer II

Helogen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health, dental, vision and life保险

401(k) program

OneMedical membership

Job summary

Helogen, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to turn engineering designs into precision components and test-ready hardware.

You will independently set up and operate 3-axis CNC mills, fabricate parts, assemble mechanical systems, and work directly with engineers to iterate on prototypes. This hands-on role rewards craftsmanship and problem-solving in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve as hardware develops.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC operation and debugging experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC mills to manufacture precision components from engineering drawings, CAD models, and specs.
• Prepare CNC programs and CAM toolpaths; select cutting tools, establish workholding, and determine machining parameters.
• Machine aluminum, stainless steel, and engineering plastics; perform finishing operations.
• Fabricate prototypes, fixtures, brackets, enclosures, and tooling; inspect parts with calipers and micrometers.
• Assemble mechanical components and flight hardware per drawings; install fasteners and fittings.
• Support integration of electromechanical systems and instrument hardware; troubleshoot and perform rework as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers to iterate prototypes and provide feedback on manufacturability.
• Support 3D printing and rapid prototyping, tests, and hardware mods.
• Maintain CNC machines and shop equipment; document activities and results; keep workspace safe and organized.
• Conduct incoming inspections and prepare hardware for testing and shipment.

Job description

The Opportunity

Helogen is hiring a Manufacturing Technician II to support machining, fabrication, mechanical assembly, and hardware integration at our Los Angeles engineering and manufacturing facility. You'll join a small team of engineers, scientists, builders, and operators working to unlock the potential of the microgravity environment for industrial applications. We value execution over perfection, clarity over complexity, and ownership over handholding. We move quickly, learn fast, and adapt as the hardware evolves.

As a Manufacturing Technician II, you'll turn engineering designs into precision components, functional assemblies, and test-ready hardware. You'll independently set up and operate CNC equipment, fabricate parts and tooling, assemble mechanical systems, and work directly with engineers to build and iterate on prototypes. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys solving problems, and is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve as hardware develops.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC mills to manufacture precision mechanical components from engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing specifications

• Prepare CNC programs and CAM toolpaths for moderately complex parts; select cutting tools, establish workholding, and determine appropriate machining parameters

• Machine aluminum, stainless steel, engineering plastics, and other materials; perform manual machining, drilling, tapping, deburring, and finishing operations

• Fabricate prototypes, fixtures, brackets, enclosures, and custom tooling; inspect finished parts and work in progress using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools

• Assemble mechanical components, subassemblies, and flight hardware according to engineering drawings and procedures, including installing fasteners, fittings, tubing, and other hardware

• Support the integration of electromechanical systems, fluid handling equipment, and instrumentation; perform fit checks, troubleshoot issues, and carry out controlled rework as needed

• Work directly with engineers to manufacture and iterate on prototypes, providing practical feedback on manufacturability, tolerances, materials, and machining methods

• Support 3D printing and other rapid prototyping processes, engineering tests, experimental setups and hardware modifications

• Maintain CNC machines, shop equipment, tooling, and supplies; perform basic troubleshooting, document manufacturing activities and inspection results, and keep the workspace clean, organized and safe

• Conduct incoming inspections and support the preparation, packaging and handling of hardware for testing and shipment

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $40.00-$55.00/hour. Qualified candidates must be based in Los Angeles, California and willing to work full-time from our office near LAX .

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance

• 401(k) program

• Membership to OneMedical

• Be part of creating something new that will change the world

Export Control Requirements

Due to the nature of the work performed, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S.* export control regulations or otherwise eligible to access export-controlled information and technology.
*U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)