The Machinist IV position at BAE Systems Inc.'s Space & Mission Systems (SMS) manufacturing facility involves working on prototype spaceflight hardware and ground support equipment. The role requires operating CNC mills, performing dimensional checks, and maintaining process disciplines. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. What You’ll Do: • Operate CNC mills (Haas VM-2 3-axis mills and DMG CMX 50U multi-axis mills) to machine prototype spaceflight hardware and ground support equipment. • Load/unload parts, monitor cycles, and maintain process disciplines. • Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, and basic gaging. • Assemble toolholders, learn and understand tooling offsets for wear, machine setups, and changeovers. • Review and interpret electronic documents for machining requirements, including basic knowledge of GD&T engineering and solid models (CAD). • Fabricate basic to complex holding fixtures for standard and irregular configurations. • Maintain required electronic build records and process logs, records, and reports. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.