Manufacturing & Machining Engineer

Role Sorian Aerospace is building a high-performance fighter-class jet for adversary air (Red Air) missions and advanced pilot training. The goal: deliver the maneuverability, integrated electronic warfare, BVR targeting, autonomous flight, CCA interoperability, and flight experience of front-line fighters — at a fraction of the cost. As a Manufacturing & Machining Engineer, your job is to build real aircraft parts — fast, precisely, and repeatably.

You’ll run CNC machines, fabricate custom tooling and fixtures, and turn raw material into flight-ready components. You’ll work closely with engineering, test, and integration teams to bridge the gap between CAD and working hardware. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in the shop and takes pride in building clean, functional, aerospace-grade systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce flight-critical components
• Fabricate tooling, fixtures, and custom assemblies using both manual and automated techniques
• Interpret complex drawings, 3D models, and GD&T to machine parts to spec
• Assemble substructures and mechanical systems from machined, composite, and COTS parts
• Work with engineers to improve designs for manufacturability and ease of assembly
• Maintain high standards of fit, finish, and repeatability under aggressive timelines
• Support integration and test efforts by rapidly building or reworking parts as needed

Requirements

• 3–8 years of hands-on experience in aerospace machining, prototyping, or fabrication
• Proficiency with CNC programming (CAM), manual machining, and machine setup
• Strong understanding of precision tolerancing, GD&T, and inspection tools
• Experience working with aluminum, titanium, stainless, and composite layups
• Comfortable reading drawings and building parts directly from 3D models
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Results

• Fabricate and deliver parts that integrate cleanly and fly on schedule
• Support rapid iteration with quick-turn machining and rework capabilities
• Build a culture of precision, speed, and accountability in the shop

Availability Full-time, based in Long Beach, CA
Some evenings and weekends may be required during build, integration, or flight campaigns

Compensation Range $120,000–$180,000 base salary

• meaningful equity
• complete healthcare benefits for you and your dependents

Company Core Values We run it hotter. We run it faster.
We don’t tolerate sloppy work or slow loops.
We value hands-on builders who take full ownership of what they ship. To apply: Email your resume and a short write-up on the most complex part you’ve machined or built — and how it turned out — to  or click the “Apply Now” button below. Apply Now#J-18808-Ljbffr