Senior CNC Programmer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Relativity Space is building humanity’s multi-planetary future using software-defined manufacturing, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and autonomous robotics. The company’s long-term vision is to upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and Mars.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Senior CNC Programmer who will develop the programs, post-G-code, and machine a variety of 3D-printed engine parts.

Develop first article programs and optimize them into production programs.

Be able to write a manufacturing plan, develop your tooling and fixtures, and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop new machining processes.

Education Level

• Degree in engineering or related technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience

Work Experience

• 6+ years of experience in CNC machining
• 5+ years of programming experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Someone who can program and operate multi-axis machines (2-axis, 3-axis, 5-axis, mill/turn)
• Someone with experience programming and operating DMG-MORI machines (NLX, NTX, DMC FD, and DMU series)
• Someone who can optimize programs and postcodes using Esprit, Mastercam, or similar CAM software
• Someone who has run lights-out production before

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience machining 3D-printed parts
• Experience working in a flight development program
• We believe varied perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team. Prior experience in aerospace is not required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to manually edit G-code paths/settings to optimize production programs
• Ability to perform basic machine maintenance such as oil and coolant refill, including cleaning and sharpening
• Ability to program and operate multi-axis high-precision machines (5-axis, 3-axis, lathe, mill/turn)
• Ability to train operators how to set up and run machines
• Experience creating detailed set-up instructions
• Experience machining Inconel or similar nickel alloys
• Experience transitioning parts from the first article to production
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand work instructions
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive salaries and equity, a generous vacation policy, an annual L&D stipend, and more!

Employer’s Statement

Relativity Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.