# Machine Shop Lead 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_JR100326?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/firefly-aerospace-machine-shop-lead/

## About the role

● Lead and support daily machine shop operations in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. ● Coordinate daily production activities to ensure alignment with the established production schedule and manufacturing priorities. 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/