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In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.\nThis is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.\nWhat You’ll Do: \nThe CNC Machinist will manufacture and assemble components critical to the rapid prototyping of Space Kinetic’s core technology. This contract position will directly support the engineering team by producing CAM packages and precision hardware as we iterate toward flight testing.\nJob Responsibilities:\nManufacture and assemble precision components for Space Kinetic’s prototype and flight-testing efforts.\nGenerate CAM packages for complex parts using Mastercam or a similar CAM platform.\nProgram three-, five-, or seven-axis machining operations.\nSet up and operate CNC mills and lathes while maintaining aerospace tolerances.\nOperate equipment including the Okuma Multus B300 Mill-Turn, Okuma Genos M560V-5AX, Okuma Genos M660, and other Haas, Okuma, and Fadal machines.\nWork directly with the engineering team to support rapid design iterations and prototyping needs.\nTrain and mentor other machinists while supporting team and project milestones.\nWhat It Takes: \n8+ years of professional machining experience.\nProficiency with Mastercam or a similar CAM platform.\nExtensive experience programming, setting up, and operating three-axis CNC mills and lathes.\nExperience creating setups for complex parts while maintaining tight aerospace tolerances.\nExperience training and mentoring machinists.\nDemonstrated ability to meet project milestones and work independently to solve problems.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.\nWhat We'd Love:\nExperience with five-axis CNC mills and mill-turn lathes.\nExperience programming or operating the Okuma Multus B300 Mill-Turn, Okuma Genos M560V-5AX, or Okuma Genos M660.\nWhere You’ll Be: \nThe position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. \nWe are hiring for both 1st and 2nd shift positions.\nWhat We Offer: \nCompetitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation\nHighly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage\nUnique Performance-Based Bonus Structure\nITAR Requirements: \nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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