Aerospace VTL Programmer (5-Axis Machining)

Karman Space & Defense; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a VTL Programmer in California to develop and optimise high-precision aerospace components. You will collaborate closely with machinists, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.

The role focuses on 3-axis and 5-axis VTL programming, fixture design, tool selection, and maintaining programs across revisions, in a safety-conscious, continuous-improvement environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience writing VTL programs in a machining environment.
• Experience operating 3-axis and 5-axis VTL machines.
• Familiarity with Catia, Mastercam or equivalent CAM software and G-code/M-code.

Responsibilities

• Develops and optimises VTL programs for complex aerospace components across 3-axis and 5-axis machining platforms.
• Creates and modifies machining strategies to improve efficiency, tool life, and part quality.
• Designs holding fixtures and selects cutting tools for supported machining operations.
• Maintains CNC programs to reflect current print and model revisions.
• Integrates programming activities with Production, Quality, and Program Management teams to support workflow.
• Applies AS9100 procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures department processes, safety rules, and company practices are followed.
• Troubleshoots machining or programming issues and communicates actionable solutions to supervisors.
• Manages work to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Supports an organized, safe, and clean programming work environment.

Skills

VTL programming

5-axis VTL experience

G-code/M-code familiarity

Blueprint reading

Tools

Catia

Mastercam

CAM software

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a VTL Programmer in California to develop and optimise high-precision aerospace components. You will collaborate closely with machinists, engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.

The role focuses on 3-axis and 5-axis VTL programming, fixture design, tool selection, and maintaining programs across revisions, in a safety-conscious, continuous-improvement environment.