CNC Programmer

Voyager Technologies; Penrose; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

Gym membership options

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

Voyager Technologies seeks a Senior CNC Programmer onsite in Penrose, CO, with transition to Pueblo, CO, reporting to the Machining and Fabrication Manager. You will program, set up, and operate advanced 5-axis CNC equipment to produce aerospace-grade parts.

Candidates must have SolidWorks CAM expertise, experience with exotic alloys like Inconel, and a track record of first-part success. This role supports automation and lights-out manufacturing.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks CAM proficiency for 5-axis milling and mill-turn operations.
• Experience machining exotic alloys like Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel to tight tolerances.
• Hands-on programming, setup and operation of multi-axis turning centers with live tooling.
• Ability to solve complex machining problems with minimal supervision in a fast-paced startup env.
• Eligibility to pass FBI/DoD background check and obtain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create efficient SolidWorks CAM programs for 5-axis mill and mill-turn ops.
• Design fixtures and tooling in SolidWorks to support precision production.
• Program, set up, and operate live-tooling lathes with Y-axis capability.
• Execute true 5-axis strategies with gouge checking and toolpath optimization.
• Develop manufacturing processes from drawing to finished parts; troubleshoot to first-part success.
• Build and maintain machine models and simulate multi-axis setups for safety and accuracy.
• Support transition to automation-focused facility and lights-out manufacturing.

Skills

SolidWorks CAM

5-axis milling

Live-tooling lathe programming

Multi-axis turning

Troubleshooting complex machining

Self-starter / team player

Background check eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years CNC experience

Associate’s degree in Machining Technology or related field with 3 years experience

8 years hands-on CNC machining experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Live-tooling Lathes with Y-axis

5-axis milling equipment

Probe routines and metrology tooling

Job description

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

The Senior CNC Programmer will be located onsite in Penrose, CO with a transition to Pueblo, CO and reports to the Machining and Fabrication Manager. This role is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating advanced multi-axis CNC equipment — including 5-axis mills and live-tooling lathes — to produce high-precision components in aerospace-grade materials such as Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel, while driving Voyager Energetics’ transition to a new, automation-capable production facility.

In This Role, The Essential Functions Are

• Create highly efficient SolidWorks CAM programs for complex 5-axis mill and mill-turn operations, including structured text development, toolpath optimization, full machine model verification, collision detection, and cycle time analysis.
• Design and model fixtures, work holding, and production tooling in SolidWorks to support precision part production across steel, aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium.
• Program, set up, and operate live-tooling lathes with Y-axis capability, executing advanced turning strategies and validating probe routines and multi-axis synchronization prior to production.
• Execute true 5-axis strategies (Unified toolpaths, Blade, Flow) with gouge checking, dynamic material removal simulation, and toolpath optimization to achieve tight tolerances on exotic alloys.
• Develop complete manufacturing processes from drawing to finished high-precision part, troubleshooting and refining programs to ensure first-part success.
• Build and maintain machine models, create custom control files, and simulate complex multi-axis setups to ensure safety and accuracy before any code reaches the shop floor.
• Support the transition to a new aerospace-capable facility, contributing expertise in automation and lights-out manufacturing as capabilities expand.

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of experience in CNC machining and programming OR Associate’s degree in Machining Technology or related field with 3 years of experience OR 8 years of hands‑on CNC machining and programming experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks CAM, including 5-axis milling, mill-turn operations, machine model building, and custom control file development.
• Demonstrated experience machining exotic alloys including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel to tight tolerances.
• Hands‑on experience with live-tooling lathes with Y-axis capability and proven ability to program, set up, and operate multi-axis turning centers.
• Strong self‑starter with the ability to solve complex machining problems from first principles with minimal supervision, both independently and as a contributing team member in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Eligible to pass an FBI/DoD background check and obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments, including familiarity with ITAR requirements.
• Familiarity with automation and lights‑out manufacturing systems.

Compensation

The good faith base salary range for this role is $35.00 - $46.00 /hour at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long‑term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission‑driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.

• 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.