Machine Programmer - All Levels

blueorigin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Multiple positions available

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL, is seeking an experienced CNC Machining Programmer to develop and produce machined hardware for spaceflight systems. You will program CAMs, operate CNC equipment, set up production runs, and resolve manufacturing issues while coordinating with designers and machinists.

Candidates should have 15+ years hands-on manufacturing, 10+ years CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam, and strong GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• 15+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 10+ years in CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam.
• Excellent blueprint reading with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Design for manufacture experience and tool design.
• Nickel-based alloys and aluminum experience.
• Strong communication and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining strategy from design data to produce machined hardware.
• Develop Mills/Lathes/Multi-Axis machines and setups.
• Create setup sheets and tool/fixture designs as needed.
• Program CAMs, setup production runs, and troubleshoot errors.
• Communicate with designers and machinists; provide manufacturability feedback.
• Maintain configuration control on files and job records.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining

CMM experience

Tooling design

Tools

NX/UG

Mastercam

Vericut

CMM programming

Cranes/Forklifts

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

We are seeking Machine Programmers to support our Engines spaceflight systems development. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

In this role, you will produce machined parts, products, or components by programming CAMs and operating computer numerical control (CNC) production equipment. Prepares, programs, and operates CNC machinery. Develops, edits, or modifies operation sequences based on manufacturing sketches, blueprints, or schematics. Sets up machinery for production runs, operates machinery to meet quality and productivity standards, and troubleshoots and resolves errors or discrepancies.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided.

• Multiple positions available

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development of machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware.

• Develop manufacturing Mills/Lathes/Multi Axis Mills and Multi Axis Lathes/VTLs

• Concept manufacturing plans

• Develop programs.

• Design custom tools and fixtures as needed.

• Develop set-up sheets.

• Communicate with designers and machinists.

• Design for manufacture feedback

• Make-buy decision support + machine time estimates.

• Process improvement (both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes)

• Maintain configuration control on files and job records.

• Safely working within an industrial environment

• Material sizing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

• Minimum 15 years of hands‑on manufacturing experience.

• Minimum 10 years in CNC programming with NX/UG or MasterCam

• 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.

• 5 years of machining experience and working with hardened metals

• Design for manufacture experience

• Excellent Communication

• Must have Nickel based alloys and Aluminum experience.

• Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers

• Individual must be self‑motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NX experience preferred.

• Nickel based alloys, copper, Ti experience.

• Vericut or other program verification software experience

• Ability to support off shifts.

• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware.

• CMM programming/operation

• Setup and operate CNC machines.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role