Machinist 3 / 4 – CNC Programmer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to support its manufacturing operations. This role involves creating programs for CNC machines, interpreting blueprints, and collaborating closely with engineers to enhance design manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CNC operations, particularly with Mastercam, and a thorough understanding of various materials. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering projects that shape the future of aerospace technology, all while being part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Overtime Eligibility

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Proficient in CNC programming and Mastercam 2D/3D.
• Experience with CNC Mills and blueprint reading essential.

Responsibilities

• Create programs for CNC machines based on DWGs/Models.
• Collaborate with engineers for design manufacturability.

Skills

CNC Programming

Mastercam 2D/3D

CNC Mills Operation

Blueprint Reading

Material Knowledge (Metals/Plastics)

Tooling Understanding

Macros Experience

Wire EDM Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

4 Years Related Experience (Level 3)

6 Years Related Experience (Level 4)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.

The Integrated Thermal Systems (ITS) Operating Unit is the world leader in two-phase thermal management of spacecraft and has more than 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing space-qualified products for various government, military, civil and commercial customers (Legacy Swales Aerospace).

ITS has the broadest portfolio of thermal solutions in the business and more flight heritage than any of our competitors. We tackle the industry’s most challenging spacecraft thermal control problems and have the market differentiating capability of taking systems from concept, through design, thermal component fabrication, integration into honeycomb composite structure and through system level testing all on-site with no subcontractors.

Job Role:

This role is for a CNC Programmer to support our manufacturing floor. You will be responsible for reading and understanding DWGs/Models and creating programs for our CNC machines. You will work closely with engineers to provide crucial input on design for manufacturability. You will work together with Machinists on setups and editing programs.

This role can be filled as a level 3 or level 4 depending on experience.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

Level 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.

• Must be proficient programming with Mastercam 2D/3D
• Must have experience setting up & operating CNC Mills, lathes, 4th/5th axis
• Must be able to work off of blueprints/DWGs
• Must have experience with different types of materials (metals/plastics)
• Must have a good understanding of tooling
• Experience with Macros is a plus
• Experience with wire EDM is a plus

Salary Range: $59,300.00 - $98,900.00 Salary Range 2: $70,400.00 - $117,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.