Senior Machinist

boomsupersonic.com; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,616,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity / incentives

Flexible PTO

Progressive benefits

Job summary

Boom Supersonic is seeking a Sr. Machinist to own the most challenging setups and perform real-time troubleshooting on aerospace-grade parts. You will inspect critical features in-process and feed technical guidance back to programmers to shape future processes, elevating the cell's standards and output.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of precision CNC experience with aerospace alloys, multi-machine capability, and proven ability to troubleshoot complex problems that defy easy explanation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in precision CNC machining with aerospace alloys.
• Experience with multiple machines, not a single-machine specialization.
• Strong troubleshooting of complex, non-obvious machining problems.

Responsibilities

• Tackle the hardest setups in the cell with judgment beyond the spec.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting without the CNC Applications Engineer present.
• Conduct in-process inspection on critical features.
• Provide technical feedback to programmers shaping process design.
• Set technical standards for the cell by your workmanship.
• Apply mastery to work on parts that truly matter.

Skills

Precision CNC machining

Independent troubleshooting

GD&T knowledge

Aerospace/defense background

Multi-machine capability

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

What we're looking for

• Experience in precision CNC machining with at least 3 years running difficult aerospace alloys independently.
• Multi-machine capability — not a single-machine specialist.
• Demonstrated independent troubleshooting of complex, non-obvious machining problems.
• GD&T working knowledge including MMC, true position, and profile of a surface.
• Aerospace, defense, or comparable precision manufacturing background.

What you'll own

• The hardest setups in the cell — including when the spec has gaps that require judgment.
• Real-time troubleshooting without the CNC Applications Engineer in the room.
• In-process inspection on critical features.
• Technical feedback to programmers that shapes process design.
• Setting the technical standard for the cell through the quality of your own work.
• If you've mastered the craft and want to apply it somewhere the parts actually matter — this is the role.

At Boom Supersonic, we're building Superpower — a 42-megawatt industrial gas turbine that requires some of the most demanding precision machining work in the industry. Our first Superpower prototype is being assembled now and scheduled for first fire this year. The production facility you will work in is being built in parallel — so that when the prototype proves out, we're ready to build the first production units without losing a day.

The Sr. Machinist is the person we give the hard jobs to. You'll own the setups that require judgment beyond the spec, work in materials that punish every process mistake, and troubleshoot the problems that don't have obvious causes. When the CNC Applications Engineer is developing a new process, you're the machinist they want running it.

You'll also influence the machinists around you — not by telling them what to do, but by showing them what excellent work looks like and being the person they come to when they're stuck.

The Base Hourly Range for this position is $40/hr - $50/hr. Actual rate will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long-term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We are building a culture of merit and excellence.