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Rocket Lab

Robot type
Marine and Space
Location
Long BeachCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Oct 30, 2026
Full-time

Senior CNC Machinist - D Shift

Job description

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Senior CNC Machinist will maintain, set up and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab…

Job requirements

  • 8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
  • Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)
  • Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th axis
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T.
  • CNC programming experience - NX Programming
  • Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
  • 5-axis CNC operation and setup
  • Competent navigating DMG Mori Machines: DMU 50,85,125, NLX 2500-4000

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