Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Senior Machinist

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHollywood, MD, USA$32.46 - $44.28 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of CNC experience, programming, or relevant experience are required.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor is required.
Ability to work with little supervision in a fast-paced team environment is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks is required.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, manage schedules, and communicate processes is required.
Ability to provide constructive alternatives or approaches to solving issues is required.
Ability to be flexible and maintain urgency for critical tasks is required.
Ability to obtain Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, and operate CNC live-tool lathes.
Program, set up, and operate 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
Set up and operate general shop equipment, including shears, drill presses, manual mills, and lathes.
Program CNC machines using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
Review drawings, instructions, and blueprints.
Take precise measurements using calipers, height gauges, gauge pins, and other tools to ensure quality.
Select appropriate tooling and plan the task sequence for each assignment.
Design and create fixturing and work-holding for complex parts.
Help maintain tooling inventory.
Provide material sizes and run times for quoting.
Quality-check in-process parts to ensure they meet specifications.
Identify when machine maintenance or minor repairs are needed and perform them.
Maintain a safe and clean workstation.
Operate a CNC waterjet to cut raw stock.
Understand requirements for AS9100 projects and complete documentation to ensure AS9100 procedures are followed.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.
Produce parts with tolerances as low as +/- 0.0005.

Desired Qualifications

Hardware installation or CNC press brake operation experience is a plus.

Salary Range: 32.46 to 44.28 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Hollywood, MD and Day Shift: 6am-4pm Mon-Thur and 6am-3pm Friday

Our client is currently seeking a CNC Machinist who takes pride in precision, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to work on critical programs, expand your technical expertise, and grow with a company that is investing in its future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program, setup and operate CNC Live tool lathes

Program, setup and operate 3, 4, and 5 Axis CNC milling machines.

Setup and operate general shop equipment such as shears, drill presses, manual mills and lathes.

Program CNC machines using CAM software

Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints

Takes precise measurements to ensure quality is met using calipers, height gauges, gauge pins, etc.

Selects appropriate tooling to complete task.

Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.

Design and create fixturing and work-holding for complex parts.

Help to maintain tooling inventory.

Provide material sizes and run times for quoting purposes.

Quality check in process parts to ensure parts meet specs.

Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.

Maintains a safe and clean workstation.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Operate CNC Waterjet to cut raw stock

Understand requirements for AS9100 projects

Complete documentation to ensure AS9100 procedures are followed.

Hardware installation/CNC Press brake operator a plus.

Produce parts with tolerances as low as +/- .0005

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance:Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience: High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years minimum CNC experience/programming/relevant experience

Proficient with Solidworks/Inventor

Excellent coordination and mechanical skills

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Ability to work with little supervision

Ability to work in a high paced environment

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to provide constructive alternatives/approaches to solving issues

Ability to be flexible

Strong sense of urgency for critical tasks

Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing schedule and communicating process

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

About the Company

Aether Aerospace

Hybrid hydrogen-electric eVTOL for personal aviation

Aether Aerospace is developing a personal eVTOL aircraft called Project Aether that uses a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system and aims to achieve FAA MOSAIC certification. The aircraft uses batteries for hovering and hydrogen fuel cells for cruise, with the cells recharging the batteries in flight, to offer more than 250 miles of range. It features a tandem tilt-wing with eight ducted fans, fly-by-wire controls, and a whole-aircraft ballistic parachute for safety. The company targets two markets: individual owners who can store the aircraft in a two-car garage for about $195,000, and flight centers that would buy fleets of 10–20 aircraft to rent to Sport Pilots, supported by hydrogen fuel, maintenance, and a booking platform, with the goal of bringing a certificated, on-demand personal air vehicle to market and scaling through fleet-based services.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2026

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