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About the Role

The Machinist Technician will support the fabrication, machining, and maintenance of precision components and assemblies for advanced robotic systems development and testing. Working in a fast-paced R&D and prototyping environment, this role requires hands-on expertise in machine shop operations and strong cross-functional collaboration with mechanical and systems engineers to bring hardware from concept to physical reality.

Responsibilities

Operate manual and CNC machine tools (mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses) to fabricate precision parts from engineering drawings and CAD models.
Set up and program CNC equipment, selecting appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for various materials.
Support prototype builds and iterative hardware development cycles, fulfilling quick build requests for engineering.
Perform first article inspection and in-process quality checks using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and minor repair of shop equipment.
Read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T callouts, and BOMs.
Collaborate with robotics and mechanical engineers to troubleshoot fabrication challenges, identify tolerancing issues, and recommend DFM improvements.
Maintain inventory of raw stock, tooling, and consumables.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop environment, complying with safety standards and 5S practices.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on machining experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, or advanced manufacturing.
Proficiency with manual and CNC machining operations (milling, turning, grinding).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
Experience with materials including aluminum, steel, titanium, and engineering plastics.
Working knowledge of precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Skills

Experience in a robotics or R&D prototyping environment with rapid turnaround and frequent design iteration.
CNC programming experience (Mastercam, Fusion 360 CAM, or similar).
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.
Exposure to metrology and inspection equipment (CMM, optical comparators, surface plate work).
Experience with EDM, waterjet, or other non-traditional machining methods.

Experience Level

3+ years of hands-on machining experience

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 - $110,000

Benefits

Mentorship
Career growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits

About the Company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that helps clients develop groundbreaking ideas, including space exploration, life-saving medical devices, and autonomous electric vehicles.
With over 3,000 experts in North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, and rail.
As part of the global ALTEN Group, with over 57,000 engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
We foster a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow, offering collaboration on challenging engineering projects, mentorship, career growth, and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace; all selected candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screening.