Aerospace CNC Programmer - 3-5 Axis Mastercam Expert

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 66,600 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a CNC Programmer 3 in Commerce, CA on a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on converting complex aerospace designs into precise G-code for multi-axis machines, supporting high-tolerance parts like landing gear and turbine blades.

You will develop programs with Mastercam/CATIA, simulate toolpaths, and mentor operators. Requires 4+ years in aerospace CNC programming and GD&T expertise.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED with 4+ years of aerospace CNC programming experience.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM tools: Mastercam, CATIA, Siemens NX; CAM like Gibbs CAM.
• Advanced knowledge of G-code, M-code, post-processing, and GD&T.
• Experience interpreting complex drawings and aerospace alloys (Titanium, Inconel).

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling and mill-turn machines.
• Create NC programs for mills and lathes using CATIA V5/V6.
• Analyze 3D CAD models to determine efficient machining sequences.
• Design fixtures and jigs in CAD to secure aerospace components.
• Run simulations to verify toolpaths before production.
• Troubleshoot issues and mentor machinists on the shop floor.

Skills

CNC programming

G-code

GD&T

multi-axis machining

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Gibbs CAM

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a CNC Programmer 3 in Commerce, CA on a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on converting complex aerospace designs into precise G-code for multi-axis machines, supporting high-tolerance parts like landing gear and turbine blades.

You will develop programs with Mastercam/CATIA, simulate toolpaths, and mentor operators. Requires 4+ years in aerospace CNC programming and GD&T expertise.