or apply directly on Stratolaunch's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 86 days Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
- high 60 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
- Hiring momentum
- 83 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stratolaunch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stratolaunch.
About this role
The Machinist at Stratolaunch will be responsible for machining parts, tools, and fixtures, ensuring they meet specifications through precision operations. The role involves working with engineers and shop personnel, setting up and inspecting first articles, and operating both CNC and manual machines. Additionally, the machinist may support composite fabrication and system technician tasks for aircraft or launch vehicles, requiring excellent attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stratolaunch as an employer.
What you need
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong mechanical and metallurgical background
- Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T
- Proficiency in the use of precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges and other scales
- Proficiency in running manual machines
- Capable of manufacturing tight tolerance parts
Nice to have
- Experience in programming CAD/CAM software, and machining centers
- CAD knowledge of SolidWorks, CATIA, NX
- CAM software knowledge, including Mastercam, NX
- Capable of designing parts and fixtures
What you get
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
Worth weighing
- Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to variability in compensation
- The role may require rapid response times to support flight operations, indicating a potentially high-pressure environment
- The job involves both machining and support tasks, which may vary day-to-day
Summarised from Stratolaunch's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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