# Machine Shop Lead - Weekend at Firefly Aerospace

- Company: Firefly Aerospace
- What the company does: Firefly Aerospace engages in providing economical and convenient access to space for small payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of reliable launch vehicles. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://fireflyspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Briggs, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://fireflyspace.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Firefly/job/Briggs-TX/Machine-Shop-Lead---Weekend_JR100327?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firefly-aerospace-machine-shop-lead-weekend/

## About the role

Want to build rockets? We are a full service machine shop supporting a new space rocket company. Do you want to be part of the excitement of scaling up for production on our spaced based portfolio. We are a high energy team looking for equals to get us to the next level. Are you ready to join us? Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Minimum 8 years of experience in a CNC machine shop environment
- Previous experience in a lead machinist, team lead, or manufacturing leadership role preferred
- Advanced understanding of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, and multi-axis operations
- Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot CNC programs and G-code
- Advanced understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and precision inspection requirements
- Working knowledge of Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, and other CNC machine controllers


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firefly-aerospace-machine-shop-lead-weekend/