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Machinist CNC

Machinist CNC

PublishedPublished: 10/29/2026
CNC Machinist
10+ years of experience

🔍 At a glance
Company: Sierra Lobo, Inc.
Location: NASA White Sands Test Facility, Las Cruces, NM 88012
Job Type: Regular full-time
Experience: 10 years of machine shop or applicable trade school experience
Machines: CNC equipment and manual machines
CAM Software: CAMWorks (proficiency required within 90 days)
Work Authorization: U.S. citizens only

Why this job is worth considering

This is a CNC machinist role inside the Technical Services Department at NASA's White Sands Test Facility. Sierra Lobo supports test and evaluation, engineering and advanced technologies work for customers that include NASA and the Department of Defense. The role calls for full CNC capability with little or no supervision, holding tolerances of +/- .0001 on either CNC or manual machines.

What you'll be doing

  • Put safety first for yourself and your coworkers.
  • Handle all CNC tasks, including set-up, programming, operation and maintenance of CNC equipment, with little or no supervision.
  • Hold tolerances of +/- .0001 on either CNC or manual machines.
  • Work on your own or as part of a team to complete assigned tasks.
  • Wear the required personal protective equipment and report safety concerns to management right away.

Machines, controls and software

  • Machines: CNC equipment and manual machines (specific makes and models are not listed)
  • CAM software: CAMWorks. You must show proficiency within 90 days of accepting the position.

What we're looking for

Required

  • Everything required of a Machinist A (Job Code 4847), plus three additional years, for a total of 10 years of machine shop or applicable trade school experience, or a combination of both.
  • Proficiency with CAMWorks programming software within 90 days of accepting the position. If management determines you cannot perform with the software, you will be returned to your former position.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • A valid state driver's license, which you must maintain.
  • A passing result on the physical examination set by the WSTF requirements for the job classification.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • The ability to meet any certification requirements in the White Sands Training Database (WTDB), if applicable.

Pay, benefits and schedule

The posting does not list pay, benefits or a shift schedule. It lists the position as regular full-time. Ask Sierra Lobo about compensation when you apply.

About Sierra Lobo, Inc. and apply

Sierra Lobo offers test and evaluation, systems engineering and advanced technologies capabilities, and develops products and processes related to cryogenic fluid and thermal management systems, densified propellant management systems and prototype extreme pressure and temperature systems. Its customers include the Department of Defense, the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Army, the Missile Defense Agency and NASA. Sierra Lobo is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply through hireCNC and you will be taken to Sierra Lobo's own application page.

Years of experience

  • 10+ years of experience