(AZ) CAM Programmer - Execution

Front Door Defense; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a CAM Programmer in Mesa, Arizona to enhance the CAM-to-production process for aerospace parts. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years in CAM programming, demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities, and have experience with diverse machining processes. Responsibilities include diagnosing CNC issues, refining machining strategies, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure production stability. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a flexible vacation policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years programming aerospace parts.
• Ability to decompose complex manufacturing issues and implement solutions.
• Track record of machining difficult parts with strict requirements.
• Experience with different machine types and materials.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering print reading.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and correct failures across CNC programs and setups.
• Refine tool paths and machining strategies based on real-world data.
• Collaborate with teams to develop aligned process solutions.
• Identify systemic weaknesses and drive improvements in manufacturing.

Skills

CAM Programming

High-Level Problem Solving

Process Engineering

Machining Knowledge

GD&T

Communication

Tools

HyperMILL

NX

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Celos

Job description

(az)cam Programmer - Execution

Own end-to-end CAM-to-production process improvements for high-precision aerospace parts

Location: Mesa, Arizona, United States

About The Role

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We're accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

The Role

CAM Execution is a hybrid Process Engineering role operating at the intersection of CAM programming, applications engineering and inspection. The team is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving failures across the full manufacturing process, ensuring that programmed intent translates into reliable, repeatable production outcomes.

This role works across CNC programs, machine setups, CMM inspection, GD&T interpretation, operator workflows and cutting tool applications to identify where breakdowns occur and implement robust, production-grade fixes. It is a process ownership role focused on end-to-end manufacturing stability.

What You'll Do

• Root Cause Analysis - Diagnose and correct failures across CNC programs, machine setups, inspection workflows, and on machine cutting parameters. Analyze CMM data, validate against customer specifications and GD&T requirements, inspect fixtures, and verify machine processes. Implement solutions that are repeatable, simple, and production stable.

• CAM Manufacturing Interface - Bridge the gap between CAM programming and shop-floor execution. Refine tool paths, machining strategies and cutting parameters based on real-world machine behavior, material response, and inspection feedback.

• Team Collaboration - Work cross-functionally with CAM Programming, Quality, CMM Programming, Applications, Automation, and Go-To-Market teams to develop informed and aligned process solutions.

• System Improvement - Identify systemic weaknesses in the manufacturing process and drive improvements across the factory. Standardize solutions, eliminate recurring issues, and increase overall process robustness.

What We're Looking For

• CAM Programming - 5+ years programming aerospace parts

• High-Level Problem Solving - Ability to decompose complex, multi-variable manufacturing issues and converge on root cause quickly. Capable of implementing effective solutions in high-complexity environments.

• Process Engineering - Has a track record of successfully machining difficult parts with stringent requirements. Understands the pitfalls of operation selection, material removal, tooling application, and material science.

• Machining Knowledge - Has applicable experience with a variety of machine types (mills, lathes), materials (alum, stainless, hard metals), tooling application, workholding, and fixture design.

• GD&T - Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering print reading.

• Communication - Clear and effective written and verbal communication. Ability to collaborate across teams and convey technical information accurately.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with 5-axis milling machines, vertical mill turn and horizontal mill turn.

• Experience with HyperMILL, NX, Heidenhain, Fanuc and Celos

• Hard metal cutting experience (Inconel, Icytough, Stainless)

• Applications engineering for machining processes

• Process Engineering for high production environments including 'turnkey' processes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

• 401k

• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.

• Flexible vacation policy

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the Company's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.