Machine Shop Lead
ABOUT US:
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.
WHO WE ARE:
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to run a high-performance machine shop while staying close to the work
- Comfortable balancing speed, precision, and safety in a rapid prototyping and flight hardware environment
- A mentor and organizer who builds strong teams, clear processes, and a culture of accountability and pride in workmanship
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Own day-to-day operations of Astro Mechanica’s in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development
- Lead, schedule, and develop machinists, CNC programmers and technicians while maintaining a hands-on presence on the floor
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of machinists, fabricators, and technicians to meet production goals.
- Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and other machining equipment
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
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