--- title: Machine Shop Manager at Astro Mechanica description: Astro Mechanica is hiring for the Machine Shop Manager role in San Francisco, CA. Pays $165K–$210K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/machine-shop-manager-at-astro-mechanica-01a15b15-5807-7b6f-8cb3-de094c386628 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join Astro Mechanica as Machine Shop Manager in San Francisco, CA. Pays $165K–$210K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jfn8iu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Astro Mechanica | | **Location** | San Francisco, CA | | **Salary** | $165K/yr - $210K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 21, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Astro Mechanica. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Astro Mechanica. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $161,000 – $203,000 a year (median $177,000). ## Description ## **ABOUT US:** Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures. ## **WHO WE ARE:** We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy. ## **WHO YOU ARE:** - A hands-on manufacturing leader who knows how to run a high-performance machine shop while staying close to the work - Comfortable balancing speed, precision, and safety in a rapid prototyping and flight hardware environment - A mentor and organizer who builds strong teams, clear processes, and a culture of accountability and pride in workmanship ## **WHAT YOU’LL DO:** - Own day-to-day operations of Astro Mechanica’s in-house machine shop, supporting propulsion, airframe, and test hardware development - Lead, schedule, and develop machinists, CNC programmers and technicians while maintaining a hands-on presence on the floor - Supervise and coordinate the activities of machinists, fabricators, and technicians to meet production goals. - Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and other machining equipment ## **WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:** - 5+ years of experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and prototyping, particularly within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex, precision-driven industries. - Strong knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes, materials (aluminum, steel, titanium, superalloys), and aerospace tolerances - Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and deliver high-quality parts on aggressive schedules - Comfort working directly from engineering drawings, CAD models, and evolving designs - Familiarity with inspection practices, GD&T, and quality standards relevant to flight and test hardware - Thoughtful management skills and the ability to lead a growing technical team. - Ambition to work in a fast-paced environment. ## **PERKS & BENEFITS:** - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan - Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time ## **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:** At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role. Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ## Skills - Astro - Inspection - Rapid Prototyping - Prototyping - Quality Standards - Technical Drawings - Tolerancing - Aluminum - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Gd&t) - PTC Pro/ENGINEER Mechanica - Hardware Testing - Machining - Computer-Aided Design - Machine Shop Operations - Maintenance - CNC Milling - Computer Numerical Control (Cnc) - Aircraft Airframe Maintenance - Propulsion - Flight Hardware ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Manufacturing & Production jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Production Management & Supervision jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/production-management-and-supervision?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Manufacturing Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/manufacturing-and-production/production-management-and-supervision/manufacturing-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [San Francisco, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-francisco?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27863 jobs - [Space Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/space-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11905 jobs ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260519 jobs - [San Francisco, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california/san-francisco?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 27863 jobs - [Space Technology](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/space-technology?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 11905 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)