CNC Programmer for Space Engine Components (NX/Mastercam)

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock options

Paid time off (PTO)

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a CNC Machine Programmer to join the Engines team in Huntsville, AL. You will program unique rocket engine components in NX Cam and MasterCam, collaborate with engineers and machinists, and contribute to safe, repeatable space flight.

Roles span levels 2–4 with multiple shift options. This hands-on role requires expertise in nickel-based alloys and aluminum, GD&T, and fixture design for manufacture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in NC programming - NX or MasterCam highly preferred.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
• Tools fixture design.
• Set-up sheet creation.
• Determining initial feeds and speeds.
• Cutter selection and when needed cutter design.
• Design for manufacture experience.
• Excellent communication.
• Must have experience programming machines for nickel-based alloys and aluminum jobs.
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with personal computers.
• Self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Skills

CNC programming

GDT ASME Y14.5M

Blueprint reading

Nickel alloys

Aluminum machining

Fixture design

Feeds & speeds

Cutter selection

Manufacturing design

NX Cam

Mastercam

Vericut

Tools

NX Cam

MasterCam

Vericut

CMM/CAPPSNC

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a CNC Machine Programmer to join the Engines team in Huntsville, AL. You will program unique rocket engine components in NX Cam and MasterCam, collaborate with engineers and machinists, and contribute to safe, repeatable space flight.

Roles span levels 2–4 with multiple shift options. This hands-on role requires expertise in nickel-based alloys and aluminum, GD&T, and fixture design for manufacture.