Metal Fabricator

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Metal Fabricator for NASA Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, CA. The role emphasizes precision fabrication of complex metallic components for the ArcJet facility, with a focus on aerospace hardware and high-precision machining.

The candidate will design and implement manufacturing processes, establish a development shop, and ensure compliance with NASA quality standards, safety, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with precision machining of complex metallic components.
• Experience with high‑temperature, high-current, or aerospace hardware preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC machining, manual machining, and inspection methods.
• Ability to design and document manufacturing processes.
• Experience integrating machining equipment and establishing shop workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to participate in engineering and quality reviews.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas

Responsibilities

• Design, establish, and equip a development shop, including procurement and integration of machining and inspection equipment.
• Develop machining, inspection, and refurbishment processes
• Fabricate a proof‑of‑concept, including all required connecting hardware, or produce documentation detailing the manufacturing process.
• Refurbish previously used components to extend service life while meeting NASA quality standards.
• Produce detailed manufacturing work instructions for build of components.
• Support engineering design reviews, configuration control discussions, and quality assurance evaluations.
• Ensure all work meets NASA safety, precision, and documentation requirements.
• Ad-hoc support asrequired.

Skills

Precision Machining

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Inspection Methods

Process Design

Shop Workflows

Engineering Reviews

NASA Quality

High-Temp Hardware

Aerospace Experience

Thermal Protection Systems

Arc Jet Hardware

Job description

Overview

Senior Metal Fabricator

LOCATION:Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS:Modified Full Time

CLEARANCE: None

CERTIFICATION:

TRAVEL:As Needed

SALARY: $65-$70/hour

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for Senior Metal Fabricator located at the NASA Ames Research CenterinMoffett Field, CA.Astrion seeking a highly skilled Metal Fabricator with specialized experience in precision fabrication of complex components, specifically for the ArcJet facility at NASA Ames Research Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Extensive experience with precision machining of complex metallic components.
• Experience with high‑temperature, high-current, or aerospace hardware preferred.
• Proficiency in CNC machining, manual machining, and inspection methods.
• Ability to design and document manufacturing processes.
• Experience integrating machining equipment and establishing shop workflows.
• Strong communication skills and ability to participate in engineering and quality reviews.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience working in aerospace, R&D environments, or government facilities.
• Familiarity with thermal protection system components or arc jet facility hardware.
• Experience fabricating or refurbishing electrodes or other specialty plasma hardware.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, establish, and equip a development shop, including procurement and integration of machining and inspection equipment.
• Develop machining, inspection, and refurbishment processes
• Fabricate a proof‑of‑concept, including all required connecting hardware, or produce documentation detailing the manufacturing process.
• Refurbish previously used components to extend service life while meeting NASA quality standards.
• Produce detailed manufacturing work instructions for build of components.
• Support engineering design reviews, configuration control discussions, and quality assurance evaluations.
• Ensure all work meets NASA safety, precision, and documentation requirements.
• Ad-hoc support asrequired.