R&D Machinist

Laborup•Santa Fe Springs, CA

6d•$50 - $85

About The Position

We’re hiring elite R&D Machinists like you to help us build hardware that will define the next era of aviation. This is a Silicon Valley funded advanced manufacturing company focused on aerospace and defense. The team is growing quickly, bringing together specialized manufacturing capabilities to support some of the most demanding programs in the industry. You won’t be buried in production. You’ll be in a high-mix, low-volume environment, taking parts from concept to completion, working directly with engineers to solve real manufacturing challenges. We move fast. We speak directly. We take ownership. If you’re a top-end machinist who wants to operate at a higher level, keep reading.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in precision machining
Background in aerospace, defense, or high-spec machining
Multi-axis machining (4/5-axis), EDM, or complex setups
CAM programming experience with the ability to adjust at the machine
Experience machining difficult materials (Inconel, titanium, etc.)
Ability to read prints, GD&T, and work to tight tolerances
Background in R&D, prototyping, or high-mix environments
Familiarity with Fanuc, Siemens, or similar controls
Fixture design / custom workholding experience
Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR requirement)
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
High ownership mindset—you take initiative and solve problems

Responsibilities

Set up and run CNC mills, lathes, EDM, and manual equipment
Program and optimize parts using CAM software; edit G-code at the control
Take parts from print/model to finished component with minimal oversight
Machine tight-tolerance components across a range of materials, including aerospace alloys
Work in a high-mix, low-volume environment with constant variation
Perform in-process and final inspection using standard metrology tools
Design and build fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions
Partner directly with engineering to improve part design and manufacturability
Identify problems early and drive solutions—not just flag issues
Support broader shop needs and step in where needed