# Lead Machinist at Quantum Space

> United States · Staff · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aquantumspacellc%3A4485443009 (read 2026-11-10).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Quantum Space](https://alderhq.app/companies/quantum-space)
- Location text: Tulsa, OK; Quantum Space - Oklahoma
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Tulsa, OK; Quantum Space - Oklahoma")
- Posted: 2026-11-07 (4 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/quantumspacellc/jobs/4485443009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 2593): p25 $139k, median $177k, p75 $218k

## Description (the employer's text)

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

### Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Machinist to lead our Tulsa machine shop supporting the Ranger spacecraft program. In this role, you will oversee the manufacturing of tight-tolerance propulsion, structural, and tooling components for flight and test hardware. You will set up and operate multi-axis CNC equipment, lead a team of machinists and quality inspectors, and take ownership of shop scheduling, quality, safety, and production performance.

You will play a critical role in establishing and scaling machining operations as Ranger transitions from development into production. Working closely with design and manufacturing engineers, you will support first-article machining, develop repeatable manufacturing processes, and implement fixtures, tooling, and inspection methods that ensure consistent quality and production efficiency.

This position is ideal for a skilled machinist who leads by example, thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, and enjoys mentoring others while producing precision components for mission-critical spacecraft systems.

### Where You’ll Make an Impact

- Lead a team of machinists and quality inspectors; set daily priorities, maintain the shop schedule, and act as point of contact when management is unavailable
- Set up, program, and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce propulsion, structural, and tooling components from aluminum, titanium, stainless, Inconel, and engineered plastics
- Hold tight tolerances and surface finishes on flight hardware, including sealing surfaces, fluid fittings, and precision bores
- Perform first-article and in-process inspection using CMM, optical comparators, and hand gauges; record results and drive corrective actions to improve part quality
- Review drawings, models, and GD&T with design and manufacturing engineers; give early, data-backed feedback on manufacturability, tolerancing, and material selection
- Design and build fixtures, soft jaws, and work holding that make parts repeatable from the first article through rate production
- Write and maintain setup sheets, tool lists, and work instructions so any qualified machinist can run the job
- Cross-train the team in CNC setup, inspection, and shop practices; coach junior machinists and raise the skill level of the shop
- Own tooling, cutter inventory, and preventive maintenance so machines stay up and output is predictable
- Enforce shop safety, FOD control, and material traceability for flight hardware
- Track throughput, scrap, and rework; communicate shop status, readiness, and risks to engineering and production leadership
- Work with the Hawthorne and Rockville teams to bring proven machining processes into Tulsa, and document parameters so they scale as the facility ramps to rate
### What It Takes

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of experience with G-code, setup, operation, and/or programming of CNC mills and lathes
- 3+ years of experience machining to tolerances of ±0.0005" or tighter and verifying them with precision inspection equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
### Nice-to-Have Experience

- 3+ years leading a team or shift in a machine shop environment
- 5+ years of 5-axis mill setup and programming experience
- Experience with multi-axis lathes, live tooling, and horizontal and vertical mills
- CAM programming experience in Mastercam, Fusion 360, NX, or similar; CAD experience in NX, SolidWorks, or Creo
- Experience machining aerospace alloys, including titanium, Inconel, and 6061/7075 aluminum
- Experience with CMM programming and operation (Zeiss, Mitutoyo, Hexagon, or similar)
- Experience with propulsion or fluid-system components: sealing surfaces, high-pressure fittings, thin walls, and deep bores
- Experience designing and building fixtures and work holding for low-volume, high-mix production

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