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About Starpath

Starpath Robotics is developing a full stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make Humans a multi-planet species.

If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging problems sounds like a dream come true, come join the team!

CNC Programmer and Machinist (5 axis)

As part of our mission, we’re looking to expand our in-house manufacturing capabilities, and that starts with you. In this role, you will be responsible for operating Starpath's shop, handling manufacturing requests spanning a variety of materials, geometries, and teams. You will be expected to turn parts around quickly, make quick judgements about manufacturability, and deliver clear/concise DFM feedback to accelerate development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Work from 3D CAD models, drawings, engineering sketches, and communication with design engineers to produce a variety of parts from many types of materials such as aluminum, stainless steels, Inconel, titanium, composites, etc.

• Provide high quality DFM feedback to design engineers

• Set up and operate CNC and manual mills and lathes

• Support the assembly of precision components and mechanisms (ie. motors, bearings, linkages, ball screws)

• Utilize a range of workshop tools to build and modify components as needed, while maintaining high build quality standards

• Mentor and train engineers on shop best practices

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Develop and maintain supportive, professional relationships with design engineers

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience programming and operating CNC machines, including 5-axis mills such as HAAS UMC750

• High degree of proficiency with CAM software (Fusion 360, HSM Works, NX Cam)

• Ability to machine parts to specification working from CAD files, mechanical drawings and sketches

• Detailed working knowledge of common machine shop tools and equipment

• Ability to manage all shop needs such as organization and machine maintenance

• Understanding of metrology, GD&T and the ability to use conventional machinist's measuring instruments

• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Capable of performing optimally amidst pressure, effectively juggling various demands and stringent timelines

• A desire to make Humans a multi-planet species

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with outfitting a brand new machine shop for aerospace applications

• 5+ years of experience as a Shop Manager

• Experienced in dynamic startup environments

• Ability to work night shifts in support of rapid prototyping needs

• Ability to use 3D CAD to rapidly modify part designs to optimize for manufacturing

Position Details

• Location: Los Angeles - Hawthorne

• Salary base rate is $80-$120k/yr, plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience

• PTO & health/dental/vision coverage include