CNC Programmer II

Dormont Manufacturing Co; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 49,593 - 64,402; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a CNC Programmer to develop programming for engine parts. You will be responsible for creating production plans, optimizing machining processes, and collaborating with engineers to enhance manufacturing. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in CNC programming and multi-axis operation, thriving in fast-paced environments.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $36 to $46.75 per hour, along with a range of benefits including PTO and a development stipend.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of CNC programming experience.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Experience transitioning parts from first article to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and post G-code for engine parts.
• Optimize production programs and create tooling.
• Collaborate with engineers on machining processes.

Skills

CNC programming experience

Experience with multi-axis machines

Ability to optimize programs

Experience with GD&T

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Esprit

Mastercam

DMG-MORI machines

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you’re not just executing tasks; you’re solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The engine manufacturing department’s mission is to product high performing products & manufacturing systems by continuously innovating on cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration,high levelsof accountability, and a focus on safety we support the Terran R program. Weare responsible forproviding design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing new manufacturing methods and systems, andultimately buildingengine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our first launch. Our team’s highlights from the last 6 months include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing,buildingand testing over 50 valves of 26 different iterations, and implementing large scale process improvements along the way.

About the Role:

As CNC Programmer, you will develop the programs, post G-code, and machine a variety of 3d-printed engine parts. You will develop first article programs andoptimizethem into production programs. You must be able to write a manufacturing plan, develop your own tooling and fixtures, and collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop new machining processes.

In order tobe successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and is able to drive their own projects to completion. You must have the passion, tenacity and resolve to work through challenging issues unique to precision‑machined hardware. Ideally, you are someone who has come from a fast paced, aerospace environment, having completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary groups.

More specifically, we are looking for:

• Someone who can program and operate multi axis machines (2-axis, 3-axis, 5-axis, mill/turn)
• Someone with experience programming and operating DMG‑MORI machines (NLX, NTX, DMC FD, and DMU series)
• Someone who can optimize programs and post code using Esprit, Mastercam or similar CAM software
• Someone who has run lights‑out production before

About You:

• 4+ years ofCNCprogramming experience
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack‑up
• Ability to program and operate multi‑axis high‑precision machines (5‑axis, 3 axis, lathe, mill/turn)
• Ability to manually edit G‑code paths/settings to optimize production programs
• Experience creating detailed set up instructions
• Experience transitioning parts from first article to production

Nice to haves but not required:

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field and 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience machining 3D‑printed parts
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience working in a flight development program
• Experience working in fast‑paced, R&D environment

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$36—$46.75 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].