Flight‑Critical CNC Programmer – Aerospace Machining

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced Level III CNC Programmer to translate designs into efficient machining strategies for flight-critical space components. You will develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for complex aerospace parts and lead tooling/fixture design and setup documentation.

You bring 15+ years in manufacturing, 10+ years CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam, and strong GD&T skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 10+ years in CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam.
• 5+ years experience machining hardened metals and working with nickel-based alloys and aluminum.
• Expert-level blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
• Proven experience with tooling/fixture design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Strategy Development: Transform engineering designs into comprehensive machining strategies
• Optimize production processes for Mills, Lathes, Multi-Axis Mills/Lathes, and VTLs
• Provide critical design-for-manufacturing feedback to engineering teams
• Programming & Technical Leadership: Develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for complex aerospace components
• Design custom tooling and fixtures for specialized applications
• Create detailed set-up documentation and technical instructions
• Implement process improvements for both machining operations and workflows
• Quality & Production Support: Maintain rigorous configuration control for all manufacturing documentation
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and implement solutions
• Support make-buy decisions with accurate machine time estimates
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and specifications

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading GD&T

Tooling/fixture design

Machining parameter optimization

Communication and documentation

Lead/Technical leadership

NX/UG or MasterCam

Exotic materials experience

Tools

NX CAM

Vericut

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced Level III CNC Programmer to translate designs into efficient machining strategies for flight-critical space components. You will develop, edit, and optimize CNC programs for complex aerospace parts and lead tooling/fixture design and setup documentation.

You bring 15+ years in manufacturing, 10+ years CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam, and strong GD&T skills.