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CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift
Allen Control Systems • Austin, TX | $75000
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup developing small, autonomous gun turrets (Bullfrog) that use advanced computer vision and control systems to target and neutralize drones and loitering munitions. Founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with prior successful exits. We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist to support prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly of complex parts. Responsibilities include setting up and operating CNC mills, lathes, and multi-axis machines; programming with G-code or CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion 360); reading and interpreting GD&T drawings; performing maintenance and troubleshooting; inspecting parts with precision tools; and collaborating with engineers to optimize processes. Requires 5+ years CNC experience, proficiency in programming/setup/operation, inspection tools, and shop equipment. Competitive salary, equity, health/dental/vision, PTO. Engineering-first culture in fast-paced defense tech environment.
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Machine Shop Technician
Atomic Industries • Detroit, MI | $80000
Atomic Industries is pioneering the automation of the tool and die industry using advanced AI and robotics to enable rapid, high-precision manufacturing of complex parts. Our mission is to reindustrialize America by revitalizing domestic manufacturing capabilities, reducing dependency on foreign supply chains, and accelerating innovation in hard tech sectors like defense, aerospace, and automotive. As a Machine Shop Technician, you will operate and maintain a variety of machine tools, including CNC mills, lathes, and grinders, to produce precision components. Responsibilities include setting up machines according to blueprints and specifications, monitoring production runs, performing quality inspections using micrometers and calipers, troubleshooting equipment issues, and collaborating with engineers to optimize processes. This role requires hands-on experience with machining operations, knowledge of G-code programming, and a commitment to safety protocols in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in a machine shop, familiarity with CAD/CAM software, and a passion for building the future of American manufacturing. Join us in transforming how the world makes things, from prototypes to production-scale runs, while contributing to national security and economic resurgence.
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Manufacturing Engineer
NOX Metals • Detroit, MI | $70176
NOX Metals is a Y Combinator S25 startup revolutionizing the metals manufacturing industry by creating a modern factory that delivers fast, low-cost metals to bolster America's industrial base. We are vertically integrating our operations, beginning with CNC aluminum blocks, to address critical supply chain challenges and promote the reindustrialization of America. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and overseeing manufacturing processes in our new Detroit factory. Responsibilities include setting up and programming CNC machines, troubleshooting production issues, ensuring quality standards, and innovating to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This position requires expertise in mechanical engineering principles, CNC operations, and manufacturing systems. Join our small, ambitious team to make a real impact by building industrial infrastructure and moving physical products in a hard tech environment dedicated to domestic manufacturing revival.
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Allen Control Systems • Austin, TX | $75000
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist to support prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly. The ideal candidate is technically proficient, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to innovative production processes in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and other multi-axis machines to manufacture complex parts according to engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Program CNC machines using G-code, CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360), or manual programming for prototypes and production runs.
- Adhere to safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, and maintain a clean, organized workspace in line with lean manufacturing principles.
US-based early-stage defense tech company focused on counter-drone systems.
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Stealth Aerospace Startup • United States | $140000
Stealth startup building software that enables engineers to design and iterate hardware at unprecedented speeds for domestic aerospace manufacturing. Thesis: Make domestic aerospace manufacturing fast again. Currently hiring Additive Manufacturing Engineers (DfAM, metal LPBF/DED, post-processing) to serve as the print-to-part reality check. Early team, real hardware, US citizenship required. Focus on aviation and space pilots. Builders who work at the edge without waiting for permission. Enormous problem in hard-tech reindustrialization and domestic drone/aerospace space.
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Raven Resonance • San Francisco, CA | $155000
We're hiring a Sr Mechanical Engineer on the Product Design side at Raven Resonance. We design & build ambient computers in glasses form at our San Francisco lab and manufacture domestically in the US. Join us! Early-stage hard-tech startup (founded ~2023-2024, Pre-Seed/early VC backing including Draper Associates) developing wearable AR glasses with domestic US manufacturing. Technical founder with deep AR/hardware experience. Role focuses on product design for precision mechanical systems, prototyping, and scaling manufacturing of advanced hardware. Ideal for builders and mechanical engineers passionate about reindustrialization and hard-tech innovation in consumer electronics with defense-adjacent tech potential.
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Poseidon Aerospace • San Francisco, CA | $160000
We're hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer! We're looking for a seasoned, Lead Mechanical Engineer. Someone who loves designing safety critical flight HW, detailed design of composite airframes and sub-assemblies, leverages appropriate analysis to validate designs, and goes to sleep dreaming about how all those parts get integrated. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where the stakes are high but the rewards are even higher. They set the technical direction for a team, work well with the people around them, and represent the airframe to other teams. Poseidon Aerospace is a Seed-stage company (raised $11M Seed in 2025, founded 2024) building autonomous unmanned cargo planes (Egret and Heron) for commercial logistics and defense missions, using composite materials for lightweight, durable structures. Roles involve CAD design, FEA, mechanisms, and hands-on prototyping in a startup environment with high ownership. On-site in San Francisco. Technical founders with experience from Lockheed Martin, Amazon, L3Harris.
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SkyForge Dynamics • US | $65000
Early-stage defense tech startup building 100% American-made modular drones and AI-first flight codes, focused on NDAA/Blue UAS compliant interceptor prototypes for domestic drone and reindustrialization efforts. Seeking sharp, hands-on individuals to help assemble and integrate control systems & components, as well as experts in flight controller setup, tuning, and the software side of making high-performance aircraft fly precisely. This is an early, hands-on role shaping the foundation of a new US drone tech company. Not a corporate job—ideal for builders passionate about solving real problems in defense and aerospace manufacturing.
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NOX Metals • Detroit, MI | $28000
NOX Metals is a YC S25 company on a relentless mission to reindustrialize America by building the fastest metals processing factories. We supply custom-cut aluminum and other metals to aerospace and defense manufacturers using software and automation. We are hiring Factory Technicians for shifts in Detroit to operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems. Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to spec. Follow cut lists and production schedules with precision. Take ownership of shop cleanliness, safety, and handoffs between shifts. Hands-on factory or skilled trades experience preferred. Equity offered. Full-time onsite roles with growth opportunities. Join us to build industrial infrastructure and support America's manufacturing base. Apply via noxmetals.co/careers or jobs.ashbyhq.com/nox-metals.
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