Senior Prototype Machinist

Viridian Space Corporation is an early-stage, space technology start-up located in El Segundo (Los Angeles), California. Viridian’s mission is to commercialize a new generation of agile, refuellable satellites and to unlock commercial access to Very Low Earth Orbits, far below where traditional Low Earth Orbit satellites fly. We are looking for energetic and talented people to join our team to support hardware prototyping, culminating in the flight of our satellite with a novel plasma propulsion system.

Here is what we expect our Senior Prototyping Machinist to do in the first year at the company:

Design and stand-up Viridian’s first in-house machine shop including 5-axis CNC capabilities.

Work with lead engineers to identify core capabilities and facility needs

Commission machinery and manufacturing workflow.

Develop and prove workflow for key representative parts

Begin producing key hardware independently

CNC Machining and Setup (ideally 5-axis)

Prototype machining and fixturing

Metrology, GD&T, and CMM

Experience with machine buildout or independent operation

Quality Assurance systems (AS9100, etc)

Machine maintenance or troubleshooting

Other manufacturing processes

Working independently to bring concepts to reality

Understanding manufacturability for prototyping parts

You have self-motivation

You enjoy independently driving team progress

You are excited to help rapidly create and improve aerospace hardware

You love finding solutions to problems

You pay close attention to details

Employee equity options

This position will require obtaining and maintaining DoD Secret clearance. Jobs restricted by these regulations are contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person and good standing with the law.