CNC Machinist

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the firstcommercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Join our dynamic team of highly skilled machinist with a combined experience of over 300 years of machining who will mentor you to manufacture cutting edge components with the latest tools available in the industry. Learn to manufacture complex geometry rocket engine components made from high temp alloys and be trained on sophisticated machining process’s as well as cutting edge machinery. We pride ourselves on cross training all machinist on every piece of machinery we have.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine high quality parts
• Read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
• Inspect and document one’s own manufactured parts
• Perform machine set ups for part manufacturing
• Perform edits as needed
• Abide by all safety standards
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to management immediately
• Keep all work areas clean and organized
• Hold oneself to a high standard of quality, taking pride in one’s work
• Be available to work 1st or 2nd shifts, overtime as needed

Required

• Min. 1+ years experience as a CNC Machinist
• Passion to build Spacecraft and Rocket components.
• Must be able to pass background check and drug screening
• Able to perform physically demanding work - standing, bending, lifting 25 lbs. regularly
• Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good math skills
• Solid computer skills

Desired

• Mazak experience
• 4 and 5 axis machine experience
• Mill/Turn experience
• DMG Mori experience
• Okuma experience
• VTL experience

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Where you can work

Fully remote, open only to people based in United States.